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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.