Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis Novena | Day Three: Freedom

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 27, 2023

Everyone wants greater freedom, right? But what kind of freedom: to dominate and impose one’s will?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 26, 2023

Saint Francis was very attentive to the needs of the world around him, including what his native city required.

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 25, 2023

Francis was one of most free people who has ever lived—internally free, that is.

Murray Bodo, OFM September 8, 2023

St. Francis used prayer as his compass. His brothers followed his example.

Murray Bodo, OFM September 3, 2023

The bedrock of St. Francis' theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.

Al Mascia, OFM August 23, 2023

For St. Francis of Assisi, the impetus for prayer was everywhere around him.

Kerry Walters August 1, 2023

When we learn to love something, we grow into our Godlikeness. We live fully, richly, joyfully.