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.
May 3, 2026
After his time in solitude, Francis began to live fully the life of poverty and humility he had embraced.
April 26, 2026
Francis’ time on Mount Subiaso became a period of deep discernment.
April 19, 2026
The confrontation with his father left Francis penniless and naked in front of others.
April 12, 2026
Christianity in general, and Catholicism in particular, are often criticized for their focus on sin.
April 5, 2026
No three days in history could be more fittingly described as a “wild weekend” than the period from Holy Thursday
March 29, 2026
This week, and for the next two weeks, we pause our reflections on the life of St. Francis to turn
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