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.”
Medieval Missal Used by St. Francis of Assisi on Display
Walters exhibit showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi at Archdiocese of Baltimore
Secular Franciscan Spirituality – NSA Course November 2019
The spirituality of the secular Franciscan is a plan of life centered on the person and on the following of Christ, rather than a detailed program to be put into practice (Const. OFS 9.1; cf. Rule OFS 5).
Did You Know – About Digests & Where to Find
The Digests are very helpful for Initial Formation and On-Going Formation. Eight of the Digest (4 pages each) are in one file on our National website.
Minister’s Message Christmas 2019
“How big is love?”
Stretching
As a recovering perfectionist, although I have been professed for more than 24 years, my spiritual stretching or limberness has varied throughout the years. Physically, I’ve never been able to bend over and touch my toes without bending my knees. Spiritually, I continue to work on allowing God to lead.