Weekly Reflections

After Francis sold the cloth he had taken from his father’s warehouse, along with the cart and horse that carried

Last week we reflected on how poverty, in the religious sense, is rooted in trusting God to provide for our

After his encounter with the leper, when Francis embraced and kissed him, his life continued to change in profound ways. 

We know, and may have experienced ourselves, that conversion is a gradual process.

The Franciscan Order is known for its dedication to poverty. Although Francis was raised in wealth and comfort, he would

After receiving the vision on the road to Apulia, Francis did as he was instructed and returned to Assisi.