St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis and Christmas: A Celebration of Love
You are God’s beloved. This was proven by the Incarnation and brought to life in Greccio 800 years ago.
What Is Mine to Do?
Of the many beautiful places I have traveled, my favorite city is Assisi.
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Sister Margaret Carney, OSF: A Lifetime of Footsteps on the Franciscan Way
It’s not often, but occasionally, an interview subject comes back to the Followers of St. Francis column, well overdue for a follow-up conversation. In the case of Sister Margaret Carney, OSF—a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the ...
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Embrace the Rhythm of Prayer
The practice of solitude uncovers and heightens that uniqueness, and fraternal life deepens in the respect and support the brothers give to each one’s unique aloneness.
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The Lord’s Way
Sometimes we resist conversion to the Lord’s way because we fear giving it full freedom will shrink our world, will make us more closed in.
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What Is the Secular Franciscan Order?
Even though I have long known that there are Franciscan sisters, brothers, and priests, a friend recently told me about a group that is completely new to me: the Secular Franciscan Order.
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Why Was St. Francis So Devoted to Mary?
I have heard that St. Francis of Assisi was very devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why? Did Francis write about her?
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