St. Francis of Assisi
Crèches from around the Globe
Brother Tim Sucher, OFM, has loved Nativity scenes since he was a small child. Now he has amassed a collection of over 100 crèches from all over the world.
Notes from a Friar: The Humble Heart of Francis
Francis helped resurrect the Christ of the Gospels who showed Francis the way that alone would renew the earth and all life that dwells upon it.
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Francis of Assisi, Francis of Rome
St. Francis looked around at the church and he began to repair the building, stone by stone. Pope Francis understands this metaphor.
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St. Francis’ Message: God’s House Is All of Creation
St. Francis’ Message: God’s House Is All of Creation
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St. Francis: Reformer, True Son of the Church
In Francis, one finds someone a reformer and one fervently obedient to the Church and state.
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The Wolf of Gubbio, the Wolf Within
When you understand, you can be understood. The story of Francis and the wolf of Gubbio, whether it happened or not, reminds us of that.
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7 Key Moments in the Life of St. Francis
These events in St. Francis’ life brought him closer to Christ.
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