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 […]
Saints & Relics
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 […]
Relic Veneration: When? How? & Why?
Relics of saints are venerated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Learn about how the devotion can bring you closer to God.
How to Venerate a Relic
Relics have always played an important part at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Blessed Carlo Acutis, A Saint for Our Times
In a decree on May 23, Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, opening the way for the canonization […]
