Another way of being marked for life comes from the mystical tradition: stigmata. As with any good Christian tradition, someone has to start it—in this case, Francis of Assisi.
The thirteenth century witnessed an explosion of interest in the powers of the soul, which became particularly evident in the Franciscan intellectual tradition.
This rich and insightful book approaches the Magdalene in her guise lover as much as penitent, or, better still, lover because penitent, and satisfactorily argues that point.
The legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of Veghel (NL) speaks not of an end, but of a life that goes on forever. Yet the Sisters are now in an era of completion.
St. Bonaventure University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in Theology and Franciscan Studies at the assistant professor rank. The position will start in the Fall 2025 semester.