St. Francis of Assisi

Window outside the Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi

Words of Wisdom from St. Clare of Assisi

Susan Hines-Brigger July 25, 2022

Through her writings, St. Clare of Assisi offers us a guide to a stronger faith life.

Franciscan Media: We Happy Few

Christopher Heffron July 22, 2022

We at Franciscan Media are a kind of family—a loving, lovingly dysfunctional, unit.

Franciscan Father Gabriel Emmanuel prepares the sanctuary for the "transitus"

Franciscan Beliefs, Spirituality, and Philosophy

Daniel P. Horan, Phd June 16, 2022

Though we may not all formally profess to follow Francis of Assisi’s way of life, we can all cultivate Franciscan hearts.

The Franciscan Embrace of ‘the Other’

Margaret Carney, OSF May 25, 2022

The call to enter into the world of “the other” contains a costly component. Moving from accepted bias, taboos, and prejudices is not an easy step.

Franciscan Peacemakers: On the Front Lines of Human Trafficking

Stephen Copeland May 25, 2022

The Franciscan Peacemakers have been helping women struggling with prostitution and poverty for over 25 years. Now some of the women they’ve helped are giving back.

Young Afghan refugee in the united states

Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Patrick Carolan May 25, 2022

Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.