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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.

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.

St. Clare risked everything to follow her own unique path.

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

This friar found God at the beach.

I hear of many churches conducting pet blessing ceremonies throughout October. Why is this done and what’s involved?

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

On January 24, 1986, I was present in Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls when Pope John Paul II announced that he was inviting...

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...

It may seem a tall task to “love your enemies” (Mt 5:44). But that is our calling!

“The Lord revealed to me a salutation, that we should say: ‘The Lord give you peace.’”  —St. Francis of Assisi, The Testament     Francis...

In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step. I concluded that I was blessed with not one but three beloved worlds!

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.

It is impossible to capture Francis of Assisi in an analysis or a summary. Where grace is, there is mystery. But if, in a human way, we...

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.