Colin King, 33, is a spirited young friar in the second year of temporary vows. He is a man who takes life as it presents itself, no matter how big the challenge. He has had some rough experiences in…

  Blessed Jacoba of Settesoli (1190-1273) was a follower of St. Francis of Assisi.  As Francis lay dying, he asked “Brother” Jacoba to bring him his favorite treat, almond cookies.  Francis died on the evening of…

St. Francis loved all of creation – Pet Blessings are a joyful event In his lifetime, he was known simply as “Il Poverello,” the poor one. Yet few poor men in the history of the…

Fr. David Kohut, OFM, the new pastor of St. Francis Seraph Church, an inner-city parish in Cincinnati, has many talents but the two that stand out most are his incredible singing voice and his ability to deliver homilies that deeply…