Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi
She gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her profound faith is a model for us all.
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St. Anthony’s Franciscan Spirit
There are three giants in the earliest years of Franciscanism: Saints Francis, Clare, and Anthony. Francis and Clare, of course, were founders. In the broadest sense, one could think of Francis as the heart of the movement, a heart profoundly ...
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Rebuilding Our Faith: A Message from Richard Rohr
Sometimes the key to growing our faith is a return to the basics.
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How to Be an Instrument of Peace
Saint Francis of Assisi once summed up the mission of the community he founded. “Brothers,” he said, “we have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.”
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Fiery Seraph Wings: A Meditation on St. Francis
La Verna is the holy mountain of the Franciscan tradition. This wild and secluded height was given to Francis and his companions as a place for solitary prayer by a certain Count Orlando who had been inspired by Francis’ preaching ...
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Reflecting on Death with Francis of Assisi
Around the world in October, we Franciscans celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (October 4).
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