William J. Short

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12 Days with Saint Francis: Prayer, Reflection, and Spiritual Growth

12 Days with Saint Francis: Prayer, Reflection, and Spiritual Growth

For centuries, Franciscan spirituality has brought Christians a fresh perspective on Christ with its simple and heartfelt approach. Now you can follow the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi in this special retreat experience with gifted Franciscan Br....

Saint Bonaventure: The Soul’s Journey into God

Saint Bonaventure: The Soul’s Journey into God

Taught by one of the leading experts on Franciscan spirituality, this is the course on St. Bonaventure that you have always wanted.In the fall of 1259, the Franciscan theologian St. Bonaventure traveled from his home in Paris to the mountain of La...

Saint Francis and the Franciscans 101: A New Way of Living the Gospel

Saint Francis and the Franciscans 101: A New Way of Living the Gospel

St. Francis of Assisi experienced a series of powerful religious conversions after enduring a year as a prisoner of war. It is natural, then, that the Franciscans see ministry as a journey of change and conversion. This compelling audio course,...

Saints and Animals

Saints and Animals

St. Francis of Assisi has been for decades been depicted in illustrations, paintings, and even garden birdbaths as a saint with a love for animals.But he is not the only Christian saint associated with animals. Early Christian martyrs, the Desert...

The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition

The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition

You are no doubt familiar with the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare. You have probably experienced Franciscan spirituality first hand. But, until now, the extraordinary Franciscan Intellectual Tradition has been little discussed.Through this unique...

The Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi

Taught by an award-winning teacher and leading Franciscan scholar, this inspiring course is a must-have for thoughtful Christians.Far from being a relic of the Middle Ages, Franciscan spirituality remains a growing and vital movement worldwide. Its...