The Challenge of the San Damiano Cross
At San Damiano, the Crucified Christ challenged Saint Francis to “go rebuild My house.” That task meant Francis had to transform himself first.
Followers of St. Francis: Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv
Father Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv, a connection with the natural world was there from the start.
St. Francis: Preacher, Poet
The spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi is not so much about the heroic deed as it is about the heroic love with which even the smallest deed is done. That is very clear from the quintessential story of Perfect Joy.
The Peaceful Spirit of St. Francis
In his writings and in the early biographies of St. Francis, he emerges as a person formed and informed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What does that mean? How do we even begin to live the Gospel, as he did, in our own time?
