St. Francis and the Sultan
The Hard Road of Conversion
Christopher Heffron
July 24, 2026
Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.
St. Francis and His Time with the Sultan
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 3, 2026
How did St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil become friends?
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Sister Kathy Warren, OSF: A Franciscan Journey of Renewal, Dialogue, and Service
John Stegeman
March 25, 2024
A Franciscan spirit and the changes of the Second Vatican Council would lead her on a remarkable journey.
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Meeting Sultan Malik al-Kamil: St. Francis in a Foreign Land
Omer Englebert
March 1, 2024
The deep friendship and rich dialogue between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil centuries ago can inform interfaith dialogue in our own times.
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Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan
Murray Bodo, OFM
December 27, 2023
St. Francis and the Sultan's meeting, centuries ago, has much to teach us.
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One Nation Under God
Christopher Heffron
May 25, 2023
A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees—all children of God.
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A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 23, 2020
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a deep well of spiritual wisdom. We are wise to visit this well often.
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