Fratelli Tutti Resources – and more – now on OFS-USA Website!
We have just posted Fratelli Tutti on our OFS-USA website, along with an overview, summary, two study guides and a video reflection by Sr. Margaret Carney OSF.
Regional Diversity Team
Since there are no issues within the Order in our region, our focus moved to educate ourselves on the Beatitudes of Good Communication amongst all people. I heard a quote that went something like this: “You are the other part of me, I don’t yet understand.” We need to learn from each other. This is why learning and practicing mindful dialogue is so important with all people, because we don’t understand each other and what life is like from the perspective of other cultures.
Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe
Here is a very festive video that makes me so happy! I invite you to take 3 minutes, and maybe even dance as you watch it... or at least tap your feet!
Race Relations and the Secular Franciscan Order
A Historical View
By William Wicks, OFS, NAFRA Historian 2005 – 2012
I believe strongly that as Secular Franciscans, we are called to accept all people as equal under God; our Rule testifies to this by stating “in the divine seed in everyone.” (Rule 2:19) And who can […]
Racism – What’s A Secular Franciscan To Do?
The national OFS fraternity has asked us: to identify and eradicate the structures that perpetuate racism…; to pray for an end to racism…; to identify and confront our own unconscious racial biases. I hope this article provides some resources for each of these actions that you can use individually or as a fraternity for on-going formation. It is not comprehensive, but rather offers a menu of ideas.
Secular Franciscan Order and YOUFRA to Hold Day of Prayer on the First Sunday of Advent
Our appeal asks a very simple thing from each and every Secular Franciscan brother and sister: that each pray a crown rosary any time on this day, either individually or in community, or in family, or in parish, asking the intercession of the Francsican Saints.
FRANCISCAN MINDFUL DIALOGUES
During these difficult times of political turmoil and racial upheaval, one question keeps coming up over and over again: “What can I do?” I have only one answer: Dialogue with one another. Listen to the stories. Validate the stories. Then you will be able to share your stories.
Conversion and Action on the Anniversary of Laudato Si
“[St. Francis showed us the] inseparable bond between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace.”
Sharing the Vision
The National Executive Council (NEC) typically meets 2-4 times per year to conduct the business of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States with a few phone calls in between meetings.
Did You Know – Copying Calendars into MS Word
If you have Microsoft Word, you can copy the whole calendar and paste it into Word.