St. Francis of Assisi
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.
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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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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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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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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Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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Know Ourselves in God
We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.
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