St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi

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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Notes from a Friar: Love Your Enemies

God loves us as we are and is willing to help us grow beyond our faults and failings.
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Pope Francis kissing a statue

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

Enjoy this meditation on St. Francis' song of praise.
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Mural of Saint Francis in prayer

St. Francis: Reformer, True Son of the Church

In Francis, one finds someone fervently obedient to the Church and state, but not opposed to working quietly to improve both.
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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, whether it happened or not, reminds us of that.
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