St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis and brothers meet Sultan Malik al-Kamil' in this artist's rendering

Meeting Sultan Malik al-Kamil: St. Francis in a Foreign Land

The deep friendship and rich dialogue between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil centuries ago can inform interfaith dialogue in our own times.

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Looking out at the fog

Panting After Peace in Prayer

In prayer, we let ourselves come to God imperfectly, pantingly, yet in this honesty about our condition.
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Sara Marks from the Franciscan Federation

Sara Marks

Sara’s role as executive director of the Franciscan Federation has her connecting Franciscans and Franciscan organizations of all stripes across the country and beyond.
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Blessed Lady Jacoba and Almond Treats

Lady Jacoba (now Blessed Jacoba) was deeply struck by St. Francis of Assisi and consequently became a Third Order Franciscan. She kindly offered one special luxury to the humble man of Assisi.
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people watching the sunset

Following St. Francis of Assisi into the New Year

St. Francis is someone whom people often turn to for inspiring words—even though he actually didn’t say some frequently attributed to him.
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saint francis and the sultan

Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan

St. Francis and the Sultan's meeting, centuries ago, has much to teach us.
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Out of Many, One: A New Franciscan Province 

In October 2023, Franciscans from a number of US provinces gathered to become one. Now they are discovering new ways to live out the spirit of St. Francis.
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