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?

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

Bless your beloved pets: In English and in Spanish!

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!

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.

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.