St. Francis of Assisi, Death, and a Dog Named Alta
It was Alta the dog that knew before any of us that Bill Murphy was taking his final breath.
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Miracle on Mount LaVerna: St. Francis’ Stigmata and Its Message for Us Today
St. Francis’ stigmata challenges us to live the Gospel fully, bearing our crosses with faith and trust in God
St. Francis’ Guide to ‘Becoming Like Christ and Renewing the World’
BOOK PICK: ‘Let Us Begin: St. Francis’s Way of Becoming Like Christ and Renewing the World’
The Triumph of the Cross, Viewed Through the Stigmata
COMMENTARY: We commemorate the Crucifixion on Good Friday, but on Sept. 14 the cross itself is praised.
Celebrating Creation Day and ‘The Canticle of Brother Sun’
COMMENTARY: St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer to the Author of Life offers ample inspiration to celebrate this day.
‘St. Michael’s Lent’ Offers Men Spiritual Renewal After a ‘Summer of Feasting’
The 45-day devotional season of penance begins this week.
The Nativity Scene of St. Francis Reminds Us That the Word Became Flesh — and Food — at Christmas
The 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene, one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, and the truth that attracts even those who know nothing of the Incarnation or the Eucharist...
Assisi Celebrates St. Francis’ Feast Day on 800th Anniversary of Two Significant Works
The beloved Italian saint was honored as the Rule of St. Francis and the creation of the Nativity scene in Greccio were commemorated.
‘Good Boy’: Therapy Dogs Serve the Catholic Community
Furry creatures show ‘canine compassion’ and offer aid to healing and well-being for young and old alike, at school and elsewhere.
How St. Francis of Assisi Dealt With His Difficult Father
When our relationship with a family member goes wrong, can we rise above it and still respond charitably?
