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The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Ascension – Fr. Christopher

Franciscans live in the midst of the world, in our communities and from our homes. Our witness to the Risen Christ is living in a way that shines out to others: a witness of faithful love through daily life in family and fraternity, neighborhood and workplace; a witness to the struggles for social justice and human dignity; a witness of daily conversion, the willingness to conform our thoughts and actions to those of Jesus.

Miriam Kennedy2026-05-15T18:28:28-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 6th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher

The invisible God is made visible in Jesus, and becomes present in quieter and purer ways, felt and trusted through us. Jesus sends us His life-giving Spirit who will always stand with us.

Miriam Kennedy2026-05-10T09:45:13-04:00May 10th, 2026|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

USA Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Consecration of the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - by Whom and why

Terri Leone2026-05-03T16:32:24-04:00May 3rd, 2026|Categories: Did You Know, Go Forth, Prayer and Spirituality|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 5th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher

The cross unmasks the world’s definition of truth (control, dominance, certainty) and replaces them with a costly self-giving love that does not defend itself.

Miriam Kennedy2026-05-01T18:49:30-04:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

Prayer and Contemplation – OFS Rule Article 8

Contemplative prayer can be a gift. But even when it is a gift, it is a discipline, of heart, of mind, of disposition.

Jim Thomas2026-04-29T21:58:19-04:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: Voices of Gospel Living|Tags: Joe Makley|3 Comments

Welcoming Fr. Cid Joseph to the CNSA

Fr. Cidouane (Cid) Joseph appointed to the CNSA and as OFS Animator for Our Lady of Guadalupe Province, OFM.

Miriam Kennedy2026-04-26T09:41:58-04:00April 26th, 2026|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Good Shepherd Sunday – 4th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher

The abundant life is a matter of the heart. The heart is the sheepfold of abundance. And must be guarded.

Miriam Kennedy2026-04-26T10:19:29-04:00April 24th, 2026|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

God’s Joy Makes Us Evangelizers

Patrick Mendes, former U.S. National Minister of the OFS (2006-2009), said in an interview, “It is not what we do but what we bring to what we do. What we bring is our charism - our charism of our peace and joy and love for God’s creation.” The next question then becomes, “How can I bring this to others? I’m shy. I can’t speak in a group. I’m not educated in apologetics. I’m just a layperson!”

Carolyn Seal2026-04-21T16:26:18-04:00April 27th, 2026|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – The Road to Anywhere and Everywhere – Fr. Christopher

And so, Jesus fed the disciples not just with bread, but with Himself: His body, His life, His love, His compassion and strength, His forgiveness and hope, His holy and life-giving spirit.

Miriam Kennedy2026-04-18T13:52:30-04:00April 18th, 2026|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

Faith and Action: Transcendent or Immanent?

Anyone who has spent time with varied Franciscan fraternities knows that there are different ways of living the faith and putting it into action. On the one hand, some emphasize a strong sense of liturgy and worship, morality, virtue, and doctrine. ... On the other hand, there are those whose focus is in this world. ...

Carolyn Seal2026-04-15T14:40:04-04:00April 20th, 2026|Categories: From the Newsletter|1 Comment