St. Francis of Assisi
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.
We Are Living Canticles
We are living Canticles of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.
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Holy Poverty
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
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The Living Prayer of St. Francis
Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.
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As St. Francis Lay Dying
Francis knew he was dying. A doctor friend from Arezzo had come to visit him and told him that with God’s grace, all would be well.
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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
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Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence
What do cookies have to do with Franciscan spirituality? When St. Francis was on his deathbed, a seemingly simple treat brought by his good friend Lady Jacoba lifted his spirits and soothed his suffering.
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