In preparation for the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church, on July 15, here is a letter from the Ministers General of the First Order and the Third Order Regular.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Brother Larry Hayes, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Although written specifically for the friars, we have also included Brother Larry's Easter message due to its universal appeal to all brothers and sisters in Christ. 

In this week's Gospel reflection, Ryan Thornton, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore the commemoration of the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Roger Lopez, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore Jesus' contemplation of his passion. 

On Monday, March 4, in Matelica (Macerata, Marche), Italy, the Franciscan world laid to rest Sister Chiara Augusta Lainati, O.S.C., 85 years old, esteemed philologist and scholar of the writings of Saints Clare and Francis.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Bill Short, OFM, and Greg Friedman, contemplate Jesus meeting Nicodemus.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Greg Friedman, OFM, and Michael Johnson, OFM, contemplate Jesus driving out the money changers in the temple.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Tyler Harris, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, contemplate the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Francis: Brother of All: The Fraternity in the Proposal of the Saint of Assisi explores the distinct features of the Franciscan conception of universal brother/sisterhood.