St. Josephine Bakhita—A Model of Faith
Her kidnappers gave her the name Bakhita, meaning "fortunate. " Her life in captivity wasn't quite so. Born in Darfur in 1869, Josephine Bakhita was taken by Arab slave traders when she was 9.
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Santa Claus: A Figure of Generosity
Pope Francis reminds us that God’s attitude toward us is far more one of mercy than of judgment.
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Fiery Seraph Wings: A Meditation on St. Francis
La Verna is the holy mountain of the Franciscan tradition. This wild and secluded height was given to Francis and his companions as a place for solitary prayer by a certain Count Orlando who had been inspired by Francis’ preaching ...
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Reflecting on Death with Francis of Assisi
Around the world in October, we Franciscans celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (October 4).
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Meet the Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan tradition is filled with holy men and women, starting, of course, with Francis of Assisi.
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Blessed Stanley Rother
This Oklahoma priest’s September 23 beatification is a testament to his legacy as peacemaker and martyr.
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