St. Francis of Assisi
Seven Followers of St. Francis: Blessed Angela Salawa
Robert Ellsberg
October 25, 2021
Blessed Angela Salawa: “Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire. Save me because you can.”
St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers
Katie Rutter
October 25, 2021
A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
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Blessed Carlo: The First Millennial Saint
Natalie Ryan
October 14, 2021
Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology.
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The Brief Life of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
October 4, 2021
The man who longed to be a knight, a man of war, dies a man of peace, at peace with God, with himself, and with all of creation.
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Celebrating October’s Saints
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 30, 2021
One of the riches of our Catholic faith is our calendar of canonized saints. Here is just a sample of those we remember in the month of October.
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Father M.J. Groark: A Friar for Broken People
Karen Callaway (photos) | Joyce Duriga (text)
September 25, 2021
As the nation battles an opioid crisis, Father M.J. Groark shares his story in hopes of showing others a path to recovery and redemption.
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Living as St. Francis of Assisi Did
Patrick Carolan
September 25, 2021
What does the Franciscan way of life have to offer laypeople?
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