Saints & Relics
Joy Amid Suffering
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to […]
True Joy Like St. Francis
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven … Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Mt […]
Franciscana Pax
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (Jn 14:27). Our Lord addressed […]
All Creatures Great & Small
If anyone, Catholic or otherwise, knows one aspect of Saint Francis of Assisi’s life, that aspect is probably his association with nature. Countless artworks show […]
Franciscan Poverty
The first of the Beatitudes blesses “the poor in spirit” (Mt 5:3) or simply “you poor” (Lk 6:20). This blessing, so contrary to natural human […]
All Saints and All Souls Day 2025
In this year that is drawing to a close, Mother Church has observed her Ordinary Jubilee Year with contemplation of the “Pilgrimage of Hope” that […]
Saint Joseph: the Saint We Need Now
During the month of March, the Church encourages us to look to Saint Joseph and grow in devotion to him.
The Holy Cross, a Relic of Special Importance
The Holy Cross is one of our greatest physical treasures and is a relic of special importance for the Christian Faith.
The Holy Cross, a Relic of Special Importance
The Holy Cross is one of our greatest physical treasures and is a relic of special importance for the Christian Faith. We are made for […]
