Francis of Assisi, Wedded to Poverty

Christopher Heffron November 6, 2025

“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”

Do Not Fear the Next Steps

Christopher Heffron October 31, 2025

Fear is human. It’s universal. It’s almost become a companion for some in these fractured times.

Christopher Heffron October 28, 2025

2026 has yet to show her face, but I know that my lay colleagues and this beautiful magazine have made the journey worth taking.

Christopher Heffron October 25, 2025

St. Francis of Assisi understood the spiritual and psychological toll that life could bring.

Christopher Heffron October 22, 2025

I spend my last night of my pilgrimage to Italy on the balcony of my hotel room drinking wine and looking up at a heavy sky.

Christopher Heffron September 23, 2025

Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.

Christopher Heffron September 12, 2025

How often do you stop and count your blessings? In the busyness of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget them.