Happy Holidays!

The editors of franciscanconnections.com wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Animal Celebrity and Individuality

The fact that when talking about dogs and humans we are definitely talking about a “we” grounds the possibility that animals have much to teach us about what it means to be human.

Rebuilding our Prayer life

With humility and understanding we begin to reshape our prayer to be more in tune with the prayer vision of Francis, a vision that never allows us to think “Now that’s done.” 

Franciscan Publishing

The Franciscan Publishing Company has been established for books covering a broad spectrum of Franciscan theology and spirituality, including children’s books.

Science and the Franciscan Spirit

We cannot get clear rules from science alone, but we can integrate scientific understanding in knowledge of life.