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Commentary
Timothy George
ARTICLE: Saint Nasty
Spiritual giants care about one thing—and it's not people's feelings.
By Mark Galli
Francis's Tenacious Lady
Gentle Clare of Assisi had to defy family and church to follow in Francis's way.
Ingrid Peterson, O.S.F., is a lecturer at the Tau Center, Sisters of Saint Francis, in Winona, Minnesota. She is author of Clare of Assisi: A Biographical Study (Franciscan Press, 1993).
The Strange Stigmata
Did Francis really receive the wounds of Jesus?
Dr. Lawrence S. Cunningham is professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author or editor of sixteen books, most recently Thomas Merton: Spiritual Master: The Essential Writings (Paulist, 1992).
Fractures in Francis's Order
How should his followers obey his instructions?
Controversial Passages
Francis of Assisi: Christian History Interview - Modern Medieval Man
Eight hundred years later, Francis's life and message seem remarkably up to date.
interview with Conrad Harkins
Francis of Assisi: Recommended Resources
Conrad Harkins, O.F.M., is a scholar at the Franciscan Institute at Bonaventure University in New York, and author of numerous articles on Francis of Assisi.
Carrots and Sticks
How the Catholic Church responded to heresy
Bernard Hamilton is professor of crusading history at the University of Nottingham, England. He is author of "Religion in the Medieval West" (Edward Arnold).
Thomas Aquinas: Christian History Timeline - Storms of the Thirteenth Century
The Christian History timeline.
Good Habits
Benedictines, Franciscans, and Dominicans all sought to live by high ideals, but only one order matched Thomas's love for both spirituality and intellect.
Steven Gertz
Return to simplicity: Francis, Dominic and the friars
Simon Tugwell
Christians & Muslims: A Gallery of Spiritual Warriors
As their brethren attacked Muslim fortresses, these evangelistic crusaders fought for Muslim souls.
Steven Gertz
3 Phases of Christian-Muslim Interaction: Christian History Timeline
Orthodox Church Near Ground Zero Hopes to Rise Again
"Members hope to rebuild 169-year-old structure, which stood only 500 feet from the World Trade Center"
LaTonya Taylor
Anglican Priest Hopes to Boldly Go Where No Clergyman Has Gone Before
Ken Clapham wants to be the international space station's chaplain.
Cedric Pulford
Reimagining Francis
A documentary tells us less about the medieval saint than about pop spirituality
Mark Galli
Weblog: Spain Wants to Be Free of Catholic Church
Plus: Mel's muse beatified, Bibles and creationism suggested for D.C. area schools, Britain prays for Ken Bigley, Sudan says U.S. hyping Darfur situation, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
Creature Discomforts
A conservative Christian makes the case for animal mercy in Dominion
Matthew Scully
The Dick Staub Interview: Remembering Francis of Assisi, the Crazy Genius
CT managing editor Mark Galli finds someone who lived the Sermon on the Mount
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