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

Bless your beloved pets: In English and in Spanish!

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 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.

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.

This friar found God at the beach.

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...

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

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...

Most of the time when people speak of creation in October, it’s in reference to St. Francis of Assisi. He is, after all, the patron saint of ecology and animals, and October 4 marks his feast day.

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.