St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis Novena | Day One: Conversion

Francis was one of most free people who has ever lived—internally free, that is.

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Prayer of St. Francis

The Prayer of St. Francis: My God and My All!

St. Francis used prayer as his compass. His brothers followed his example.
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Friar Francis

Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis

The bedrock of St. Francis' theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.
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‘Seek First the Kingdom’

For St. Francis of Assisi, the impetus for prayer was everywhere around him.
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Tau cross

The Heritage of the Franciscan Family

Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.
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Saint Francis embraces the leper

Saint Francis Meets the Leper

In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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Woman praying

The Spirit and Practice of Prayer

Prayer is looking at God, listening to God, responding to God and to nothing else.
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