St. Francis of Assisi
Becoming a Friar: My Vocation Journey
Richard Goodin, OFM
March 26, 2019
Many people—still living or long dead—guided me to becoming a Franciscan friar. This is my vocation story.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Christopher Heffron
October 24, 2018
As the new year draws closer, let us be a light in the darkness for others.
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Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi
Ilia Delio, OSF
July 24, 2018
Clare of Assisi gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her radical faith is a model for us all.
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St. Anthony’s Franciscan Spirit
John Feister
May 24, 2018
“A solution lies not in one side versus the other, and not in running away from today’s lepers.”
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Rebuilding Our Faith: A Message from Richard Rohr
Richard Rohr, OFM
March 24, 2018
Sometimes the key to growing our faith is a return to the basics.
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How to Be an Instrument of Peace
Martin Pable, OFM Cap
November 24, 2017
“May God smile on you and be merciful to you. May God turn his regard toward you and give you peace.” —St. Francis of Assisi
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Pope Francis & Saint Francis: Models of Peace
The faith life of Saint Francis was never still. Though he was comfortable with solitude and prayer, he was a doer.