Welcome to Franciscan Month 2026
Reflections
We are pleased to share these reflections about the significance of Franciscan Month.
"Franciscan Month invites all to you, prayer, and action" by Eli Pacheco
This October, Franciscans nationwide will invite all to celebrate Franciscan Month, encouraging people to rediscover the compassion, gratitude, simplicity, and profound joy at the heart of the Franciscan way.
"October: A Month for All Things Franciscan" by Chris Leone, OFS
We have Black History Month, Autism Awareness Month, and many others. Let's promote October as Franciscan Month.
"What's Next? Franciscan month is a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi"
For those who would like to step away from the noise of the world, Franciscan Month in October provides those seeking a deeper sense of peace, purpose, and spiritual renewal with an invitation to journey with St. Francis of Assisi.
"Francis and Mary: A Holy Coincidence?" by Judi Painter, OFS
On October 10, while celebrating Franciscan Month 2026 at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury, New Jersey, I heard something in the homily that stayed with me.