“Be Strong, take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalm 31:25)

Secular Franciscan Order Theme – October 2021 to October 2022

Opening Mass Homily – Fr. Christopher Panagoplos, TOR [PDF]

A Call to Prophetic Creativity – Sr. Agnes Marie Regan, OSF [Prophetic Creativity Resources]

The OFS-USA 2021 State of the Order Address [PDF]

Formation on the Ritual:

Diane Menditto, OFS – Background and History of the Ritual [PDF]
Anne Mulqueen, OFS – The Ritual – Pure Gold [PDF]
Francine Gikow, OFS – The Pastoral and Fraternal Visit part 1[Slides] [Commentary]
Justin Carisio and Layna Maher – The Rite of Profession
[PowerPoint] [Slides – PDF] [Notes]

JPIC Award (coming soon)

CNSA Presentations

What it Means to be Part of an Order – Fr. Jerome Wolbert, OFM [Video]
Prayer and Contemplation – Fr. Christopher Panagoplos, TOR [PDF]
Franciscan Crown Rosary – Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv. [PDF]
Liturgy of the Hours – Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv. [PDF]

Closing Mass Homily – Fr. Christopher Panagoplos, TOR [PDF]

2021 Commission, Committee, CNSA Reports [PDF]