Vision of the Crucified Christ
The two questions from the prayer of Francis overheard by Brother Leo are, I believe, one of the simplest ways to approach God. We open ourselves and allow God to answer that first question, Who are you, my God? Reflecting on the ...
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Holy Poverty
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
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God’s Work Within
The moment we surrender to the truth that God is not present to us in the way we would like God to be—namely, at our beck and call—we begin to rise; we start to resemble the Risen Christ. And if ...
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Living Gardens of the Lord
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that there is more power in one little act done with all the love one possesses than in the most impressive spiritual displays or works of service if they are not rooted in pure love ...
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Animals Point Us to God
Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
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The Larks of Assisi
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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The Living Prayer of St. Francis
Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.
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