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JPIC: Sharing the Joy and the Hope

We can probably agree that “the Church’s best kept secret” is not the most desirable nickname for the Secular Franciscan Order. As a regional vice minister, I was asked to initiate a “vocations ministry” a few years ago. This resulted in a handbook which referenced the national Vocations Toolkit along with best practices from around St. Elizabeth of Hungary region.

2025-04-14T10:46:10-04:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: From the Newsletter, JPIC|0 Comments

Jubilee Year of Hope: Not To Lose Heart

A Jubilee Year is a particular year in the life of the Church to encourage the faithful to deepen their spiritual life, repenting their sins, and forgiving the sins of others—the full expression of the mercy of God. In a letter announcing the Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis stated, “As pilgrims of hope, we must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” ...

2025-03-24T20:01:07-04:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: CNSA, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Are you filled with hope?

It’s the beginning of 2025, and we are in the Jubilee Year of Hope. “Pilgrims of hope” is the theme. We are people of hope – never despairing. That is great news, and it is worth sharing. ... Over the years, we have come to learn that the seeds we plant do not sprout immediately. We may not see results until months down the road, however we must sow seeds now to reap a harvest later. ...

2025-03-18T17:38:58-04:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: From the Newsletter, Minister’s Message|0 Comments
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