St. Francis and St. Josemaría: 800 Years of a Call to Freedom of Heart
On the eighth centenary of St. Francis of Assisi's death, Friar Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land, looks at what the St. Francis' poverty and St. Josemaría's teaching on detachment have in common.
Saint Augustine on "True Poverty"
For the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, here is a brief selection from a homily of Saint Augustine on the need for poverty of spirit in order to share in Christ's life.
Very Human, Very Divine (XII): What Really Matters
The challenge of being poor in spirit while living in the middle of the world.
Sharing in Jesus' Poverty
October 4 is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, a good opportunity to meditate on the Christian virtue of poverty. "Love and practise poverty of spirit," wrote Saint Josemaria. "Be content with what enables you to live a simple and sober life. Otherwise, you will never be an apostle."
Monday's Gospel: Christ's poverty is our wealth
Gospel for Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, and commentary.