Weekly Franciscan reflections
Start every week here, with a Franciscan reflection on what the Gospel, St. Francis, and biblical stories offer to us that we can bring forward into our daily life.
January 25, 2026
After being held as a prisoner for over a year, Francis returned to Assisi. Soon after his return, he became
January 18, 2026
It is common for young boys to dream about who they will be when they grow up. In Francis’ case,
January 11, 2026
Most of what we know about the life of St. Francis comes from the period after his conversion, when he
January 4, 2026
2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. To honor this milestone, our weekly reflections throughout the
December 28, 2025
It’s that time of year: Christmas has come and gone, and we look forward to a brand-new year.
December 21, 2025
Because of original sin, human beings are not capable of perfectly carrying out God’s will.
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