Happy New Year!

The editors of Franciscan Connections wish you a Happy New Year. May 2023 bring you lots of peace, goodness, and happiness!

A Franciscan Theology of Christmas

Francis of Assisi held a special devotion for Christmas, and for the infant Jesus, as evidenced by his recreation of the nativity scene at Greccio in 1223. 

The Vir Hierarchicus and the Goal of Theology According to St. Bonaventure

The purpose of this paper is to approach the Seraphic Doctor’s definition of theology as a “wisdom” from the standpoint of his teachings on sanctity and doctrine of grace.

The Essence Of Franciscan Spirituality

This course of hitherto unpublished lectures, originally addressed to Franciscan Religious in the wake of Vatican II, offers something for everyone interested in Franciscan Spirituality.

The Virtuous Economy: Reforms in the Franciscan Tradition

Author Roderic Hewlett provides insights into how Franciscan reforms can change a market-based economy to one built up to be just and sustainable.