Francis of Assisi, Wedded to Poverty
Christopher Heffron
June 19, 2026
“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”
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Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Prayers for the Unknown
Christopher Heffron
June 15, 2026
On a road trip recently, our car was one of many on the interstate. Countless people breezed past us on their hurried way, and I realized that, though I will never know them, we are connected.
Prayer for St. Anthony
Christopher Heffron
June 12, 2026
St. Anthony may help us find keys or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you
We Are Houses of God
Christopher Heffron
June 5, 2026
If we are made in God’s spirit, then our first “church” were the bodies given to us.
The ‘Least of Us’ Are God’s Beloved
Christopher Heffron
June 1, 2026
We cannot find peace in chaos. In the noise and violence that surround us in this country every day, covering our ears and eyes is easy.
Forgive as God Forgives
Christopher Heffron
May 28, 2026
When you are wronged, how do you react? Do you stew in anger? How quickly do you forgive? Take a moment to think about how you reacted to recent offenses.
Drink of One Spirit
Christopher Heffron
May 25, 2026
As the 2024 election draws closer and tempers flare, let us pray that the message above from St. Paul