Colorado Franciscans release documentary on American Servant of God Julia Greeley’s life
The Capuchin Franciscans of Denver have released a free 13-minute documentary highlighting the life of American Servant of God Julia Greeley, known as “Denver’s Angel of Charity.” According to the Julia Greeley Guild, Greeley was born into slavery in Missouri sometime between 1833 and 1848 and was emancipated in 1865. During her time as a slave, her right […]
Franciscans: Champions of Eucharistic Adoration
The BLESSED SACRAMENT was the focal point in the life of St. Francis of Assisi and has been so among his faithful followers throughout the centuries since his death 750 years ago this year. The “Little Poor Man” of Assisi was especially attracted to the unfathomable Poverty of a God who “shed” his Divinity to […]