St. Francis of Assisi
Meeting Sultan Malik al-Kamil: St. Francis in a Foreign Land
Omer Englebert
March 1, 2024
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.
Panting After Peace in Prayer
Stephen Copeland
February 25, 2024
In prayer, we let ourselves come to God imperfectly, pantingly, yet in this honesty about our condition.
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Sara Marks
Daniel Imwalle
February 23, 2024
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
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
February 17, 2024
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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Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan
Murray Bodo, OFM
December 27, 2023
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
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 27, 2023
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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Following St. Francis of Assisi into the New Year