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Season of Creation Begins

It is that time again. September 1st is World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It marks the first day of the Season of Creation. Attached please find the Franciscan Season of Caring for Creation. Also attached is the 2021-SOC-Full-Guide for this year. This year, the theme of the season is “A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God.” In Genesis God set a dome over the Earth. The word ”dome“ is where we get words such as ‘domicile’ and ’domestic’ — in other words, God puts us all is — all people, all life — under the same . . .

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-13T20:33:39-04:00August 29th, 2021|Categories: JPIC, New Resource|0 Comments

2021 NAFRA Chapter and National Elections

The OFS-USA National Fraternity Council has agreed that we need to meet virtually for the 2021 NAFRA Chapter, scheduled for October 26-31, 2021. Given the decision to hold the Chapter virtually, National Elections needed to be rescheduled.

Carolyn Seal2022-05-13T20:37:04-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: News from the NEC|0 Comments

From “Life Giving Union” to the Franciscan Family Forum

The 56 national Franciscan leaders, consisting of members of the Order of Friars Minor, the Poor Clares, and members of the Third Order, Secular, Regular, and TOR, opened themselves to a dream that, despite and perhaps because of the restrictions of the pandemic, would become the “Franciscan Family Forum.”

Carolyn Seal2022-05-14T10:23:50-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

FRATERNITY LIFE – FRATERNITY AND ITS BEGINNING

Welcome! Beginning a new fraternity is a great and rewarding task. ... Follow St. Francis’ advice to his brothers. “Pursue what you should desire above all else, namely, to have the Spirit of God and God’s grace working in you…” (cf. Earlier Rule XVII*). When you come right down to it, all the attitudes and techniques in the world are insufficient to form a genuine ecclesial community. The Holy Spirit is the one who breathes life into your fraternity, who molds you and brings you together as one.

Carolyn Seal2022-05-14T13:31:12-04:00August 9th, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter|1 Comment

Calling All Early birds!

Do you consider yourself an “Early Bird” or want to be considered one? If so, it’s time to register for the Q. OFS-USA 20th Quinquennial Congress “JUBILEE” (regfox.com). It may be a good time to call the hotel to make your […]

Miriam Kennedy2022-05-14T13:32:51-04:00August 5th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022|0 Comments

Read about speakers for Q

What does a university professor, a Bishop, two married couples and a married woman have in common? They are all keynote speakers at the 2022 Q, August 3 – 7, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:34:22-04:00August 3rd, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements|1 Comment

SHARING THE VISION – News From The Executive Council

Instrumentum Laboris: Animate & Guide with Servant Leadership … National Council Elections – Last Call for Nominations … Invitation to Explore the CIOFS Website

Carolyn Seal2022-05-14T13:35:52-04:00August 2nd, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Registration is open for the 2022 Quinquennial Congress

Do you consider yourself an “Early Bird” or want to be considered one? If so, it’s time to register for the OFS-USA 20th Quinquennial Congress.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:37:15-04:00August 1st, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements|4 Comments

Q Event Schedule Available

Just a day before registration begins for the 2022 Q. If you are still on the fence about deciding whether you will attend the Q, perhaps checking out the daily Schedule of Events will convince you that won’t want to miss it.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:38:42-04:00July 31st, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements, FYYA|0 Comments

Pray for Q 2022

Check out our special prayer cards and join in praying for the success of the 2022 Q. These colorful cards can be downloaded, printed and shared. Find them here.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:33:18-04:00July 30th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022|0 Comments