Bl. Sebastian of Aparicio (1502-1600, religious, 1st Order) Sebastian of Aparicio lived from 1502 to 1600, and he was a bridge builder mostly in Mexico. At age 72, he distributed all he had among the poor and entered the Franciscans as … Continue reading
Who was Saint Francis of Assisi? Pope Benedict XVI elaborates on his life.
During a GENERAL AUDIENCE on 27 January 2010 in Paul VI Audience Hall, Pope Benedict XVI elaborates on St. Francis of Assisi. The following is an except, you can access the entire text here. “From love for Christ stems love for others and also … Continue reading
What is Purity of Heart?
The following video explores a conversation between Brother Leo and St. Francis.
History of the Franciscan Crown Rosary
The Franciscan Crown (or Seraphic Rosary) is a rosary consisting of seven decades in commemoration of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, namely, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity of Jesus, the Adoration of the Magi, the Finding in the Temple, the Resurrection of Jesus, and the Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin. … Continue reading
St. Francis and the Sultan
In 1219, St. Francis went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan. This podcast explores some aspects of this encounter and how the meeting of St. Francis and the Sultan can serve as a model of peace and brotherhood. … Continue reading