Franciscan Life
Franciscan life is a love story — with God, with the poor, with the earth, with the stranger. Rooted in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, these posts explore what it means to embrace simplicity, kinship, and courageous countercultural choices in a world that constantly pushes the other direction. From returning land to Indigenous communities to the spirituality of dumpster diving to what the feast of St. Francis has to teach us today, this is a space for anyone drawn to the Franciscan way — whether you’ve taken vows or are just beginning to feel its pull.
Floating with the Currents of Christ
I once lived in a lodge in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, tucked into a lakeside cove. The simple log cabin was lined with windows. On…
Brother worm and sister wasp
Near the house where I lived as a child, there was a massive oak we called the Firefly Tree. It stood solitary in the middle…
The search and the surrender to authenticity
A couple days ago I was waiting for an exam at the eye doctor and listening to a podcast called “The Laughing Mystic.” One of…
Sr. Julia to lead retreat in Austin, TX
You can join Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, for the retreat, Broken for All: Being the Body of Christ. The retreat takes place September 26-28 in…
Prayers for times like these
For Peace God of Unity and Peace, Bless our longings for peace as we give you our heartaches and fears. Holy One, we beg you…
“Good Inside”: A restorative Christian approach to parenting and beyond
I was a few hours from home, towards the end of an eight-hour drive from visiting family in Nebraska. It was dark and my three…
“Prayers of Gratitude and Awe”: Sr. Julia on Public Radio
Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, says she was “praying prayers of gratitude and awe” upon learning of Pope Leo XIV’s election. She was interviewed by Wisconsin…
The presence of the wild, Holy Spirit and the rise of another revolution
Days ago, Christians gathered in Churches around the world and chanted a summons to the sweet, Holy Spirit. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Days ago plus today…