It’s Time for a Franciscan Renaissance
Editor's Note: This piece was originally published in TRENDS in Global Grassroots Organizing, December 2022 issue.
We live in a time of conflict and polarization — in the church in its various forms and...
Remembering Francis
OCT 4, 2013 | BY: SHANE CLAIBORNE -- Today (October 4), Christians around the world remember one of the great heroes of our faith...
A Shout Out to St. Francis from My Dog (and me too)
I am a huge animal lover, human and non human alike. I have a good role model for this love of animals in St. Francis of Assisi, who lived in the 12th century. Many know St. Francis as an advocate for those J...
St. Francis, Pray for Us
Today (October 4) Christians around the world celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the bright lights of the Church and one of the most venerated religious figures in history.
The life and witne...
Leaving Auschwitz with Love
“Where there is hatred, let me sow love”
This line from the famous prayer by St. Francis has permeated my thoughts for years. Upon it rest many decisions I have made throughout my life. Whether these decision...