Prayer

The words "Love Yourself" scratched into the pavement.

Loving Ourselves

Susan Hines-Brigger September 26, 2025

We all have times in our lives when we get down on ourselves. It might be about the way we look, something we did or said, or what we see as personal weaknesses.

Follow Francis, Serve God

Christopher Heffron September 23, 2025

Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.

Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare

Maureen O'Brien September 23, 2025

I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.

A statue of St. Francis with raised hands and looking into the sky

Saint Francis and the Stigmata

Greg Friedman, OFM September 22, 2025

God led Francis in and through the depths of suffering to come to know Christ.

Hearts Conformed to Christ

Roch Niemier, OFM September 14, 2025

It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.

open hands receiving a white dove, symbol of peace

Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 11, 2025

Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.

A confident person holding his head up with a grateful posture.

Be Your Truest Self

Roch Niemier, OFM September 7, 2025

The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.