St. Francis of Assisi

Francis and Animals

St. Francis and the Animals

It’s hard to separate Francis of Assisi and animals. Stories abound of how this great saint could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.

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Falling Away to God

If we’re going to live peacefully with each other and with our God-given Earth, many of us are going to have to let some things fall away.
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Franciscan Media: Live in Love, Grow in Faith

We at Franciscan Media strive to provide hope to those who are hungry for it. And hope is a resource we must protect.
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statue of saint francis with arms outstretched

St. Francis and the Eucharist

St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to "pour out our hearts" to him in gratitude.
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Praying Always

Just as there are seasons in the year, there are seasons in our prayer lives.
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saint francis in prayer

Saint Francis and Prayer

Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
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St. Clare of Assisi

Loving St. Clare of Assisi

Within each of us is the potential to be a light focusing attention on God’s presence in our world. Clare of Assisi’s life reveals just how much light she shed.
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