Meet the Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan tradition is filled with holy men and women, starting, of course, with Francis of Assisi.
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St. Francis of Assisi: Journeys and Dreams
For Francis, Jesus had been his support, always whispering into his ear, “Francis, little one, never doubt my love. I will never leave you.”
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Bernard of Quintavalle: First Companion of Saint Francis
Bernard, one of the wealthiest young men of Assisi, became intrigued by reports about one of his peers—Francesco di Bernardone—who had recently aroused ridicule by his ostentatious embrace of poverty.
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Live the Gospel: A Message from St. Francis
St. Francis found the truth that leads to freedom in the truths of the Gospel, and the freedom he found was the freedom to love.
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St. Bonaventure: A Franciscan Heart
St. Bonaventure may not be as well-known as Sts. Francis and Anthony, but he is an important figure in both Franciscan history and the history of the medieval Church. A Minister General of the Franciscan Order and a Cardinal and ...
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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