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Triduum of St. Francis of Assisi

Begin observing the feast of St. Francis of Assisi today with Triduum prayers just released by CIOFS.  Day 1 begins with this encouragement from St. Francis, "In that love which is God, I entreat all my friars, ministries and subjects, to put away every attachment, all care and solicitude, and serve, love, honour, and adore our Lord and God with a pure heart and mind; this is what He seeks above all else."

2024-10-01T10:31:55-04:00October 1st, 2024|Categories: CIOFS, Uncategorized|0 Comments

REGIONAL ROUNDUP and Eucharistic Congress

In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted. ... ALSO “The Tenth National Eucharistic Congress is an invitation to experience profound personal revival so that we can be sent out to share Christ’s Love with the world that so desperately needs it.” The OFS-USA has been diligently working over the past year to present our Secular Franciscan branch of the Family to the attendees at this monumental event. - Booth #312

2024-09-28T15:38:56-04:00September 30th, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

The Story of the White Bird

A good friend shared this experience-and it’s one to be shared - not only because it’s a true story but because of its uplifting and reaffirming message. To protect identity, I’ll refer to my friend as a female although you need to understand “she” could be anyone. My good friend was going through a “dark” time. ...

2024-09-19T17:03:25-04:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Member Highlight-June Carpenter, OFS A Treasure to the Order

There is basic information found in our national database. For example, if you look up June Carpenter, you’ll see that she is a member of Rosa Mystica Fraternity in South Woodbury, CT, which is within the Bl. Solanus Casey Region and was established in 1992. Her listing includes her contact information, and her profession date. But there is a lot more to know about June, for she has accomplished a lot in her almost 92 years. ...

2024-09-11T17:33:10-04:00September 16th, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments
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