A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
September 24, 2024
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
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‘Inwardly Cleansed, Interiorly Enlightened’
Ilia Delio, OSF
September 21, 2024
Francis kindled his desire for God by constantly striving to overcome obstacles in his life that prevented him from relationship with God.
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The Work of Our Hands: A Meditation on Labor
Christopher Heffron
September 2, 2024
This Labor Day, maybe every day, I will say a prayer for these unsung heroes.
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Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica
Franciscan Media
August 5
Saint Mary Major is one of the four major churches in Rome known as patriarchal basilicas. It is the largest church in the world honoring Mary. This day is also known as the feast of Our Lady of the Snows ...
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Saint Oswald
Franciscan Media
February 29
Saint Oswald knew people in high places─his uncle was the archbishop of Canterbury. But even though he received “favors” from his uncle, he served humbly and gained holiness through God's grace.
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Carlo Acutis: A True Original
Christopher Heffron
October 25, 2023
When I think of Carlo Acutis, I think about how he, too, was rooted in where he was. He wasn't particularly well-traveled. But his faith is marveled the world over. I love that about him.
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