Holy Simplicity
Maybe Francis had the better way to follow—to do as God desires, with course corrections along the way, rather than sitting and fretting over what God really means.
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Water Is My Refuge
Healing is ultimately a journey of interacting with water as a comforter, teacher, counselor, friend, or—as St. Francis named her—sister.
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The Timelessness of St. Francis
With the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, we as a Church—and beyond—take a moment to recognize the world-shaking faith and example of this holy man.
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Vision of the Crucified Christ
The two questions from the prayer of Francis overheard by Brother Leo are, I believe, one of the simplest ways to approach God. We open ourselves and allow God to answer that first question, Who are you, my God? Reflecting on the ...
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Transitus: St. Francis Embraces Sister Death
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Franciscans worldwide observe this day as the Transitus: his journey from this life to the next.
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We Are Living Canticles
Francis of Assisi wrote his “Canticle of the Creatures” as a hymn of praise to God for all things great and small—and that includes us.
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