New Formation Initiative in the Limelight – National Chapter 2019 Highlights
National Formation Commission Chair, Diane Menditto, OFS, announced the launching of an “exciting, new” initiative in the USA.
Our Secular Franciscan Spirituality As Experienced In Prayers – Day 2
Layna and Francine led this session on Clare, and her powerful method of prayer which she shared in her letter to St. Agnes. Layna quoted: “Most Nobel Queen, gaze, consider, contemplate, desiring to imitate Your Spouse.”
National Minister’s Message Lent 2020
The Holy Spirit led Jesus to the desert. Let us simply ask the Holy Spirit to lead us, too, during this Lenten season. I know God will give each of us a very personal answer.
Our Franciscan Spirituality As Experienced in Our Prayers – DAY 1
As followers of Francis and Clare, their prayer life inspires us to a deeper relationship with God. But how did they open their hearts and souls? How did they converse with the Almighty, All powerful Lord of all?
Lenten Season of Peace – J.P.I.C. from Carolyn Townes
Well, it is that glorious time of year again! Our Seraphic Father Francis said that for us, Lent is all year round.. And for these six weeks, Holy Mother Church will share it with us!
Did You Know – New on Home Page “Fraternity Life”
New on our Home Page: Fraternity Life - Secular Franciscans live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in fraternal communion. With a link to Formation resources on "Fraternity Life"
National Gathering – Kick off by Bishop Mulvey
Let’s not point fingers at the church. Let’s get in there and help them as Francis and Clare would have done. Never be a part of the difficulty; be a part of the solution.” He added: “We are in the desert. It’s not an easy task. But with the body of Christ (Corpus Christi), many parts and one head…we can become a powerhouse of spiritual strength that will renew the Church.”
The National Chapter 2019-2020 “Seemed to Have It All”
“They seemed to have it all,” noted one attendee as she was leaving the OFS National Chapter in Corpus Christi, Texas.
State of the Order: 2019 New Rule, New Unity, New Vision
We’ve been on this journey of renewal for some time now. In the last 40 years the essential structures were set in place – and now we see the progression – the trajectory. What a gift it is to recognize this trajectory as God’s direction for our Order, even as we await its fulfillment.
State of the Order October 2019 – Part 1
“The hope of renewal hinges upon returning to the origins and to the spiritual experience of Francis of Assisi and of the brothers and sisters of penance who received from him their inspiration and guidance. This renewal also depends upon openness to the Spirit in the signs of the times.”