Friars Work to Keep Hope Alive in the Ukraine
Franciscan friars are working selflessly and courageously to bring hope to the men, women, and children of Ukraine.
Pray as Francis Prayed with Office of the Passion This Lent
Consider deepening your Franciscan spirituality in Lent by praying the Office of the Passion of St. Francis of Assisi. The office was written by St. Francis of Assisi, and he prayed it seven times daily.
Pope and Franciscan World Leaders Appeal for Prayers and Fasting on Ash Wednesday in Solidarity with Our Ukranian Brothers and Sisters
Pope Francis and Franciscan world leaders are calling for prayers and fasting for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.
Franciscans called to pray for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday
General Minister Tibor Kauser, OFS, is echoing Pope Francis's call for prayers for peace in Ukraine. "I invite you dear brothers and sisters, to strengthen our unity with each other, with the whole Franciscan family and with the Catholic Church by joining the prayer of Pope Francis for peace on Ash Wednesday," he said.
Did You Know – Sliders on Home Page
Have you noticed the new slides on our Home Page? We hope so. Our team is working hard to make the website easier to use. When you visit, please take a few moments to go through the slides in the ‘image carousel’ to see what’s new. [...]
Interfaith Council Seeks Leader Applicants
The National Executive Council is seeking applicants for the position of National Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee Chair. If you are interested in this position or know someone you would like to nominate, request an application prior to March 20, 2022.
Did You Know – Formation Fridays Available On-Line
Every Friday, Diane F. Menditto, OFS Chair, National Formation Commission, emails a “FORMATION FRIDAY” [...]
Study and Live the Beatitudes
Join a 10-month study of the Beatitudes sponsored by the Secular Franciscan Order beginning Saturday, Feb. 19.
Did You Know – Keeping our Focus on St. Francis of Assisi Topics
We are happy to announce that the entire series of 24 topics of Father John Sullivan, O.F.M. revised course Keeping our Focus on St. Francis of Assisi is now available and easily accessible to everyone! [...]
Franciscan Living: See, Hear, Become
I love St. Francis’ ability to find joy in everything! Francis used his senses to experience God’s love. He looked at a bird and understood; he heard the bird’s call and experienced the handiwork of God through the bird. What joy!