St. Francis of Assisi

The Heritage of the Franciscan Family

Sr. Rosemary Stets, OSF August 8, 2023

Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.

Jack Wintz, OFM July 21, 2023

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

Jovian Weigel, OFM July 10, 2023

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

Stephen Copeland June 23, 2023

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

Dominic V. Monti, OFM June 12, 2023

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

Murray Bodo, OFM May 30, 2023

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

Christopher Heffron May 25, 2023

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