Photo by Victor Guevarra on Unsplash Lord, during this time of Advent, help us to prepare ourselves for the gift of Christ’s birth. Open our hearts to the joy that it brings. Just as St. Francis…

Photo by Walter Chávez on Unsplash Our founder, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), was deeply touched by the Incarnation of Jesus. God’s decision to take human form became an essential part of Franciscan spirituality. Francis was very moved…