St. Francis of Assisi
What Is the Secular Franciscan Order?
Even though I have long known that there are Franciscan sisters, brothers, and priests, a friend recently told me about a group that is completely new to me: the Secular Franciscan Order.
Stillness and Bells
Legend has it that, in 1226, the bells of St. Stephen in Assisi began to clang spontaneously as Francis took his final breath.
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The Beauty of Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure experienced God’s love as revealed in the humility and suffering of Christ, whose cross enables us to experience God’s companionship and the power to change our lives.
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Choosing Relationship Over Ideology: A Franciscan Approach
In a world increasingly fractured by ideology and political violence, these recent Off the Page guests offer a path toward healing through the primacy of relationship.
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The Larks of Assisi
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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Animals Point Us to God
Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
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Finding True Joy
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
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