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.
Fr. James Martin, SJ Returns: Pilgrimage and Parable
Episode 86 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. In the return of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with…
Staring into the Abyss
“They who fight with monsters should be careful lest they become a monster. Gaze too long into the abyss, and the abyss will also gaze…
Finding a Word for 2025
“One word.” It’s a newer trend to ring in a new year foregoing the traditional New Year’s resolution. Instead, you opt for a word or…
Sister Julia Hosting Retreat for Young Adults
Sr. Julia is hosting a retreat day for young adults this Spring in Wisconsin. Sign up now! https://www.fspa.org/event/aglow-retreat-for-seekers
Christmas 2.0: Fleeing in Hope
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his…
From History to Here: Honoring the Sacred Mystery of Time
I am writing this two days after the Feast of the Holy Innocents in the octave of Christmas in the year 2024. These words will…
The Heartbeat of Christmas
Merry Christmas and blessings of the season from Messy Jesus Business! Please enjoy this piece from Sr. Julia Walsh, originally published in 2022. There is…
Special Podcast: Darkness and Light in Advent
A Contemplation Episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Join Sister Julia in a special edition of Messy Jesus Business podcast as…