Christmas in July

Christians know that St. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Which other saints can accompany us during the four weeks of waiting for th...

In The Franciscan Saints, spiritual trailblazers span the centuries from Francis and Clare to Solanus Casey and Mychal Judge, with representatives...

Franciscan Murray Bodo illuminates seven key teachings from St. Francis and shows how these teachings are the foundation for Franciscan spiritualit...

Five million visitors crowd into St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York each year. Hundreds of thousands annually pay homage to the Blessed Virgin at ...

While weaving together Clare’s story and Francis’s story, Margaret Carney draws special attention to Clare’s significant contribution to the Franci...

Let Fr. Gary Caster introduce you to the man who risked everything to care for Mary and her Son, safeguarding them from harm and cherishing them wi...

Franciscan Richard Rohr reminds us that Christ challenges us to empty ourselves, to lose ourselves, to surrender. Preparing for Christmas offers da...

The Peace of Christmas offers an opportunity to reflect with Pope Francis on the many moods and challenges of one of the central realities of our f...

Father Dave Pivonka knew that the Camino—the ancient pilgrim path to the tomb of Saint James the Apostle in Santiago—offered an opportunity to focu...

Travelers following Saint Junipero Serra’s Camino Real in California with a pilgrim’s heart—and this book in hand—will make their way to 21 mission...

This collection of quiet daily reflections offers a call for simplicity and gratitude during the hectic holiday season. Readers are encouraged to s...

What is compassion and how does it emerge in the human heart? What moves one to compassion? Can we learn compassion as a way of life? Can we let go...

From a pilgrimage through the streets of Assisi to contemplative walks on the beaches near his home, Bruce Epperly has pondered the questions of pr...

Go on a spiritual pilgrimage to Assisi with Fr. Murray Bodo. Enter Assisi takes you on a journey through the gates of the city, where you will disc...

For years, Franciscan Father Pat McCloskey has heard people's questions and then responded in his "Ask a Franciscan" column in the award-winning St...

By pairing the words and deeds of St. Francis with the Scripture readings for Advent, Advent with St. Francis: Daily Reflections helps readers expl...

This handy reference book provides a complete overview of the history, major figures and locations, and most influential texts of the Franciscan tr...

Clare of Assisi: A Heart Full of Love explores Clare's deep desire to live the gospel life, more precisely, her desire for all of us to reflect on ...

Francis: The Journey and the Dream offers readers a unique combination of lyrical prose and brief, absorbing vignettes. This special anniversary ed...

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the best-known and best-loved of all the saints. This classic work puts him in the context of his historical settin...

Using A Catholic Family Advent on a daily basis will give Catholic families time together to pray, reflect on Scripture, and do a simple activity t...

Drawing from the Franciscan tradition, Dating God encourages us to see St. Francis's spirituality in a new light, challenging us to reexamine our o...

Ask anyone who has been there: Assisi is a special place. The events in the lives of Francis and Clare seem to have charged the very rocks with a p...

Guided by Saints: A 30-Day Journal for Inspiration and Direction allows you to get to know the saints better, with biographical details and journal...

As he did in Walking with Francis of Assisi, Bruce Epperly shows us how the lives of three saints from the thirteenth century offer wisdom, insight...

Join Sri on a transformative journey where you will uncover profound spiritual insights and treasures within the scriptures. Perhaps the Christmas...

This wonderful introduction to the life and teachings of St. Francis offers daily inspiration and a dose of “peace and good”—a phrase often associa...

Today's reader, unfamiliar with the ancient Jewish world, misses the significance of many details in these accounts. This book bridges that gap, ex...

With his trademark blend of storytelling, faith and psychological insight, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Moore turns his attention to th...

Richard Rohr invita a los lectores a no sólo prepararse para el nacimiento de Jesús el día de Navidad, sino para la venida del Cristo cósmico, quie...