St. Francis of Assisi

Words fall short | Chapel in Sedona, Arizona | dimitar donovski via unsplash

When Words Fall Short

Sometimes icons, symbols, nature, and art can take us where words cannot.

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Statue of St. Francis and St. Anthony

Loving Brothers, Beloved Saints: Francis and Anthony

The Franciscans now had Francis and Anthony who symbolized two strains that would exist, sometimes in tension, among them from that time forward.
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Francis of Assisi

Meet the Mystics: St. Francis of Assisi

There is a mysticism Francis of Assisi offers to all believers, a mysticism that he illustrates through the gestures of his own life.
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One Nation Under God

One Nation Under God

A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees—all children of God.
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Statue of St. Francis on the campus of San Diego University

The Franciscan School of Theology: Presence at a Distance

A Franciscan education offers a unique, Christ-centered viewpoint into Catholicism. Franciscan spirituality is faithful to the gospel and the Church, rooted in prayer, contemplation, and most importantly, service.
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Thank God for Dirt

After spending all day gardening with my kids, I realized something: Dirt is delightful.
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Person outstretches their arms at sunset on the beach

Sustaining a Joyous Easter Feeling

That joyous Easter feeling should last all year, this friar says.
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