Be Still
Murray Bodo, OFM
January 3, 2026
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s learning or relearning how to slow down.
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Murray Bodo, OFM
Murray Bodo, OFM, is a Franciscan priest and a member of the Franciscan Academy. An award-winning author of many books, including Francis: The Journey and the Dream, Surrounded by Love: Seven Teachings of Saint Francis, and Nourishing Love: A Franciscan Celebration of Mary, he writes and lectures on Franciscan spirituality. As an internationally known poet, Fr. Bodo has participated in poetry readings in Europe and the United States. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Video: Why We Should Embrace Our Enemies
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 11, 2025
Murray Bodo, OFM: “Being a peacemaker is a thankless task. You lay your life out there, and yet most of the time you’re the one
Beggar, Mystic, Man of God
Murray Bodo, OFM
July 20, 2025
Francis had noticed that when he went begging, few people looked into his eyes. They seemed always to avoid eye contact, either from embarrassment or fear or contempt.
Loving God in Good Times and Bad
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 15, 2025
Clare’s deep love for God gave her great joy in spite of difficulties in her life.
Mary: Mother and Mystic
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 25, 2025
She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize.
Surrender to God
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 7, 2025
Both Christ and St. Francis show us that they suffered what we suffered, but they suffered in love, and that makes all the difference.
The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 24, 2025
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.