St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis Novena | Day Two: Forgiveness

Saint Francis was very attentive to the needs of the world around him, including what his native city required.

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Celebrating the month of October

Dear Reader: A Lot to Celebrate

The month of October is a special one for us here at Franciscan Media, the parent company of this magazine. This is the month when we celebrate the feast of St. Francis. 
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Capuchin Franciscans drive around

Capuchin Franciscans: Solidarity with the Poor 

A group of Capuchin Franciscan friars in Boston is taking the idea of solidarity with the poor to a whole new level. 
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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 teachings

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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