St. Francis

Directionless but Divine

Stephen Copeland August 31, 2026

Both St. Francis and St. Bonaventure are said to have visited La Verna, a mountain donated to the Franciscans by Count Orlando of Chiusi, at times in their lives where they were wrestling with their divine calling.

The Depths of the Carceri

Stephen Copeland August 25, 2026

Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage upon Mount Subasio where Francis and his brothers spent extended periods in prayerful solitude.

We Are Living Canticles

Christopher Heffron August 3, 2026

We are living Canticles of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.

God’s Messengers

Christopher Heffron July 30, 2026

St. Francis of Assisi praised God for all life: the birds in the sky and the lilies of the field. Even the dog at your feet is a messenger of the Almighty—there to remind you that you are loved and ...

Peace Prayer | Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

Origin of Saint Francis’ Peace Prayer

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 16, 2026

I keep seeing Saint Francis of Assisi credited as saying, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” I have looked in several places but cannot find where Saint Francis said this.

Let Us Begin Again

Natalie Ryan May 26, 2026

Saint Francis of Assisi famously said, “Let us begin again, for up to now we have done nothing.” Each day is a new start to make a difference in the world around you, to soak up God’s mercy and love ...