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We know that Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) was a saint who devoted her life to contemplative prayer.

The good we do, no matter what form it takes, is a sharing in God’s own goodness.

The moment shared between St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio reverberates to this day.

Our Catholic faith is simple and sublime.

From out of the shadow of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare emerged as a distinctly necessary person in the renewal of the Franciscan charism today.

What if we found a way to re-enchant our landscapes, remembering that in a Catholic sacramental imagination, every bit of creation on earth is drenched in spirit and points to its Maker?

Nature and the natural world has always been a source for our religious imagination.

God knows what sin is. But God is with us, and he will do whatever he can to help us.

Saint Clare followed Francis while forging a path entirely of her own.

The saints have much to teach us in reseting, recovering, and rebuilding our faith lives.

Murray Bodo, OFM, in his book Surrounded by Love, explores the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi.

While it’s unrealistic for most of us to give up our cars completely, making subtle adjustments to our lifestyles and our habits can offset significant environmental harm.

Pope Francis lived the charism of his namesake, Saint Francis of Assisi

The most perfect definition and description of God: “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8).

Bless your beloved pets: In English and in Spanish!

A prayer of peace in a time of division...

Part of our role as Catholic Christians is to evangelize or spread the word of God. This blog, on the kingdom of God, is at the heart of what evangelization is all about.

This friar shows how Henri Nouwen and Thomas Merton's message of peace is so relevant today.

This blogs celebrates the lessons learned from Saint Francis.

If you go to any of our Franciscan friaries, churches, or convents, you will almost always find the Franciscan Coat of Arms hanging on a wall or visible over a doorway.