St. Francis of Assisi

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

This blogs celebrates the lessons learned from Saint Francis.

The road he was on was leading him to the Franciscan Way of living and being in the world.

As we examine the literature of Francis, we see that Clare is central to understanding the vision and mission of Francis.

Almost everybody has asked the question, at least in his heart, “How can I possibly see Christ in him?

How can we follow St. Francis of Assisi in this opulent era?

We live in a time when the rate and speed of change affect us both personally and collectively from all sides.

A quick prayer in honor of St. Francis of Assisi

On October 4 , the Church celebrates the feast day of one of its most beloved saints, Francis of Assisi. St. Francis has always been...

If you were to come into my house right now, you would be greeted by a massive wall of blankets and sheets draped over various pieces of...

God has already blessed you with his life and given you the gift of faith and faithfulness. Each time we begin anew, we enter a new phase of life intent on enriching our relationship with God.

We at Franciscan Month wish to share the life of St. Francis far and wide! It was in the spring of 1224 that St. Francis composed the...

St. Francis of Assisi had many different dreams during his lifetime. Some of his dreams were fulfilled while others were dashed. As a youth he often dreamed of becoming a knight and finding glory on the battlefield.

Francis of Assisi’s “Prayer Before the Crucifix” does not start with “Woe is me” or some dark misery of the heart. Rather, it focuses on the glory and sublime beauty of God.

Father Jack Wintz, OFM, reflects on ways in which St. Francis, whose feast day is October 4, can serve as a model for simplicity in the midst of hectic lives.