Franciscan Perspectives
Franciscan perspectives articles offer a Franciscan view of current issues, rooted in the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi and of Jesus Christ.
December 21, 2025
St. Francis of Assisi organized the first Nativity re-enactment – it occurred in the town of Greccio, Italy, in 1223.
October 15, 2025
Humility is a core virtue for Christians, and many of the saints as well as Franciscans practice it as the
August 20, 2025
Since its founding days in the 13th century, the Franciscan Order has prioritized education that balances intellectual enrichment with spiritual
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