St. Francis

A friar walking in Assisi, Italy

Following the Path of Francis

Ilia Delio writes, “The Franciscan path is different because it does not ask, ‘What would Jesus do?’ but, ‘How does Jesus live in me?’”

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A young man deciding on which of two paths to take.

Discerning God’s Path

As followers of St. Francis, we are called to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis, following the path of humility, simplicity, and radical love.
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Give Me the Holy Boldness of Francis

St. Francis is known for many things—his holy boldness to embody the Gospel, respect for all living creatures, ecumenical spirit, and passionate zeal.
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hands folded together collecting clean water

Repairing Our Common Home

We often look upon the resources here on earth as being here for our benefit and use. But what about when others are not able to access such basic needs as clean water?
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Navigating Difficulties with Grace

As followers of St. Francis, we are called to navigate life's challenges with grace, humility, and compassion—drawing strength from our faith and our Franciscan values as we encounter difficult situations.
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Be an Agent of Peace

The well-known hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Pope marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s stigmata

The wounds of Christ's passion and death and the stigmata given to some Christians over the centuries are reminders of "the pain Jesus suffered in his flesh out of love for us and for our salvation," Pope Francis said.
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