Franciscan Spirituality

Followers of St. Francis Eve Lavalliere

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Eve Lavalliere

Eve Lavalliere: “I thank You, O my God, that You have given me shelter beneath your roof. Abandonment, love, trust—such is my motto.”

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Father Daniel Egan the "Junkie Priest"

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Father Daniel Egan

Father Daniel Egan: “If we had the vision of faith, we would see beneath every behavior—no matter how repulsive.”​​​​​​​
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Follower of St. Francis: Angela Salawa

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Blessed Angela Salawa

Blessed Angela Salawa: “Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire. Save me because you can.”
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St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers

A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
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Your Field Guide to Flying Saints

There are some saints who were so immersed in prayer that their feet literally left the ground. While amazing, this is by no means unique.
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Blessed Carlo Acutis smiling at the camera

Blessed Carlo: The First Millennial Saint

Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology.
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Saint Francis is helped by an angel

The Brief Life of St. Francis

The man who longed to be a knight, a man of war, dies a man of peace, at peace with God, with himself, and with all of creation.
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