The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 5th Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher
The scribes and Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus into a choice between gentleness and righteousness, between mercy and justice.
Hope Built on Faith Results in an Increase in Vocations
Alexander Pope wrote, "Hope springs eternal in the human breast.” People, especially Franciscans, always hold on to hope, even in difficult times. It is part of human nature and a virtue. These lovely words speak the truth that it is God who plants hope in the human heart. ...
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.” ...
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. ...
21st Q Meet the Keynote Speakers
21st Q 29 July-02 August, Lexington, KY Keynote Speakers are Bro. Bill Short, OFM, Darlene Pryds, PhD, and Fr. Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv.
Regional Roundup
In TAU-USA issue #113, five of the 30 Regions are highlighted. La Verna region, Our Lady of the Angels Region, Tau Cross Region, Our Lady of Guadalupe – Empress of the Americas Region, Santa Maria de las Montanas Region (Saint Mary of the Mountains Region)
The Fruitfulness of a Vocation
I want to share with you two things: the fruitfulness of my vocation in the Secular Franciscan Order, and how the call led me to serve as a National Executive Councilor.
The Stigmata Narrated from the Early Legends
(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Fall 2024 Issue #113)
Assembled by Bret Thoman, OFS
Major Life, Bonaventure (1240)
He certainly wanted to conform in everything to Christ crucified, who poor and suffering and naked remained hanging on the cross.
Legend of the […]
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 4th Sunday in Lent – The Prodigal Son – Fr. Christopher
Celebration is just the natural overflow of divine love—the nature of God who finds the lost and brings the dead back to life.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 2nd Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher
Today’s Gospel presents an interplay of reality and perception, between the ordinary and the transcendent.