Custodians of the Holy Land
As part of the response to God’s call to St. Francis to “rebuild my Church”, the Franciscans preserv...
Remembering Mother Angelica One Year Later
It has been one year since Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN and the Franciscan Missionaries of the...
How An Irish Franciscan Gave Saint Patrick His Feast Day
Saint Patrick’s Feast Day has become one of the most celebrated days on the Roman Calendar by Cathol...
A Lent Full of Mercy
Lent is a busy season for all priests, and our community is no exception. As people seek to strength...
How St. Francis Spent 40 Days On An Island
At the beginning of Lent, many Catholics are beginning to plan how they will use this penitential se...
Practicing Detachment in Lent
As we approach the first days of Lent, in the Franciscan charism, we look to St. Francis’ example of...
The 7 Decade Rosary
One unique devotion of the Franciscans is a seven-decade rosary known as the Franciscan Crown. While...
Why Do Franciscans Wear Brown?
It’s one of the most iconic and recognizable religious habits in the world. The image of a preaching...
St. Francis’ Vocation Prayer
Saint Francis has inspired countless men and woman to discern vocations to the priesthood and religi...
Come Away and Rest for Awhile
For many of us, Advent and Christmas can be busy seasons. The parties, the gifts and even the Church...