St. Francis of Assisi

Open hands in symbolism of giving everything

Discipleship Is Not a Part-Time Job

Being his disciple means transforming every aspect of our lives so that nothing, not even the smallest part of who we are, is out of touch with the mission of Christ.

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Canticle of the Creatures

Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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man holds up a sign

Housing First, Humanity Always 

In a city known for its relentless pace, St. Francis Friends of the Poor offers a sanctuary where time slows and healing begins.  
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Assisi at dusk | Photo by Sara Bertoni on Unsplash

An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi

Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
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Chalk on a board

Faith and Family: A Teaching Moment 

We can become complacent regarding different aspects of our lives, never traveling outside of what we already know.
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hands and arms reaching around a tree, fingers forming a heart

Learn to Love the Earth

The distinction between creation and nature is an important one when we discuss the integrity of nature from the Franciscan tradition.
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Secular Franciscans

My Parents, the Secular Franciscans

Here is a story close to my heart about two Secular Franciscans. When I was about 10 years old, my mother and father, devout Catholics who sought a deeper and more intimate spiritual experience than just their parish life, began ...
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