A chance encounter on the road, as reported by Br. David Buer, OFM, founder of Poverello House, a ministry for homeless men in Tucson, Ariz.

God blessed Fr. Tony with a gentle nature and a selfless spirit - qualities that inspired affection in those he served and in those who knew him best.

Fr. Tom Speier, OFM, has written, Chronology of Francis of Assisi and His Followers: 1181 - 1278, a day-to-day account of the life of St. Francis.

Pope Francis' encyclical, 'Fratelli Tutti', was inspired by the concept of Ubuntu. Five years ago Br. Al Mascia wrote a song about it.

Many Franciscans joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. Francis despite social distancing restrictions because of Covid-19