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

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

Nature and the natural world has always been a source for our religious imagination.

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

While it’s unrealistic for most of us to give up our cars completely, making subtle adjustments to our lifestyles and our habits can offset significant environmental harm.

The most perfect definition and description of God: “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8).

A prayer of peace in a time of division...

This friar shows how Henri Nouwen and Thomas Merton's message of peace is so relevant today.

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.

This friar found God at the beach.

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...

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

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...