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REFLECTIONS ON FIFTEEN YEARS: Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve the OFS

My Franciscan vocation began with the Seculars, so when the opportunity came for me to serve as a provincial delegate in 2011, I was happy to volunteer. I was in my second assignment after ordination – middle-aged as a person, but young as a friar. This service has been an incredible opportunity for me to grow and exercise our Franciscan charism. At several points, I have been grateful for those who have walked with me in leadership. My connections grew with their support, leading eventually to the positions I have now as OFS Animator for my province and National Spiritual Assistant.

2026-05-20T16:53:34-04:00May 25th, 2026|Categories: From the Newsletter, Spiritual Assistance|0 Comments
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Grain of Wheat

Over the last three years I’ve been focusing on death. In 2024, my father was called home. In 2025, my mother was called home. In 2026, we remember the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Both my parents lived 93 years. St. Francis lived about 45 years. An opportunity to focus on death is truly an opportunity to focus on life.

2026-05-17T15:56:16-04:00May 18th, 2026|Categories: From the Newsletter, Minister’s Message|1 Comment
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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.

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

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