The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Pentecost – Fr. Christopher
When we walk by the Spirit we will be kind and good, we grow gentle and faithful. We experience incomparable peace, a joy the world cannot give.
Inclusive Multilingual Communication
A common statement that we have all probably heard is, “The United States is a melting pot.” But that doesn’t really seem right if you think of what a melting pot does and what its contents looks like. A melting pot melts down everything in it into one single entity. I picture a glutinous unicolored mass. Not an attractive site at all.
Chapter of Mats canceled; Plan for the Quinquennial
The 2026 Chapter of Mats is canceled, but there is another way to gather as Secular Franciscans. Plan on attending the Quinquennial in 2026.
Are You Listening?
If I have said that word once, I probably said it thousands of times during my thirty-five-year career as a Spanish teacher. The results varied each time the word was uttered in either language. When I was asked to write an article on communication for this issue of the TAU-USA, I looked back at the many articles (most recently, a 2023 issue) and presentations I’ve given on the topic. An integral part of those sharings has been listening, which will be the main focus here.
New England Spring Canticle
One of our recent Formation Friday”s offered a beautiful reflection on St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures that we’re all celebrating during these centennial years. We were asked to write our own canticle. I offer to you my humble “New England Spring Canticle.”
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 7th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
The receiving and giving among the friends of Jesus creates a unity that becomes a message to the non-unified world, a world that lives by taking and holding.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 6th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
Peace signifies the restoration of harmonious relations between God and humankind. Peace is also the bond of accord between one another.
Regional Roundup – In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted.
Regional Roundup In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted - St. Thomas More Region, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Region, Troubadours of Peace, St. Joan of Arc Region, St. Junipero Serra Region.
OFS-USA Archives at St. Bonaventure University
It has been said that our Secular Franciscan Order is one of the “best kept secrets” of the Church. Well, another “best kept secret” is where all our very important and valuable documents are stored . . . and who stores them.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Fifth Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
“Now is the Son of Man glorified:” the passion by which Jesus will be glorified is now beginning. Jesus, lifted up on the cross, is the glory of God shining on the world.