St. Francis of Assisi
A Teaching Moment
Susan Hines-Brigger
March 18, 2025
We can become complacent regarding different aspects of our lives, never traveling outside of what we already know.
Learn to Love the Earth
Franciscan Media
March 18, 2025
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
Brian Doyle
March 12, 2025
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
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 7, 2025
Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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Know Ourselves in God
Ilia Delio, OSF
March 6, 2025
We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.
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The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 24, 2025
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.
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Inclusivity and Community
Paul Lipowski
February 23, 2025
Inclusivity and community thrive in environments where simplicity fosters genuine connections and mutual respect. St. Francis welcomed all into his community, embracing diversity with a humble and open heart.
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