St. Francis of Assisi
Godly Moment
In keeping his eyes on the leper, in thinking only of this person before him, Francis forgot himself.
St. Clare: Bright Light
What does Clare teach us about following Jesus? She teaches us to follow Francis, who followed Jesus so perfectly.
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Joyful Noise
Francis loved that image of himself as a lute strung for rapture. He wanted to stand in the wind and let the Holy Spirit play upon him for all the world to hear the beauty of his music.
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A Renewed Vision
We’re lonely not only because of our disconnection from each other, but also because we’ve become blind to our connection with God’s creation, in all of its sacred aliveness.
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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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Following St. Francis of Assisi into the New Year