DEAR friend, in the annals of Christian history, some figures shine with their own light, and their legacy endures through the centuries, inspiring generations with their profound wisdom and unwavering faith. Among these luminaries is St. Bonaventure, whose extraordinary life and teachings continue to resonate deeply, especially this year when we celebrate the solemn 750th anniversary of his death...

DEAR friend, The Little Flowers of Saint Francis is the title of a book written in the late 14th century by an anonymous writer from Florence. It relates many colorful anecdotes, miracles and examples of piety from the life of St. Francis and his followers. In one of these stories...