The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 2nd Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher
We’ve been to the mountain. We’ve returned to the earth. We are walking toward Jerusalem.
“It is in Giving That We Receive” – A Testament of Grace
Among the many treasures of our Franciscan heritage, few words echo more deeply than the closing line of the Peace Prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: “It is in giving that we receive.” These words are not merely poetic; they are a spiritual truth lived out in the quiet generosity of countless souls who embody Gospel love. Today, we reflect on one such soul: Christine Gmeiner ...
Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi with a Pilgrimage
All members of Franciscan religious orders and the faithful can obtain plenary indulgences for visiting any conventional Franciscan church or place. of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. A searchable list of sites operated by Franciscan friars is available as well as other resources that can be used to learn more about St. Francis. See the special Jubilee page.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 1st Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher
In the midst of temptation we often feel we are being pulled along too quickly. We do not have enough time to think it through, to consult, to see all the implications. Speed and pressure are features of the temptation.
Regional Roundup – 5 of the 30 Regional Fraternities
In this issue, the final five of the 30 regions highlighted - Lady Poverty Region, St. Maximillian Kolbe Region, Bl. Solanus Casey Region, Franciscans of the Prairie Region, Our Lady of Indiana Region.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND THE 21ST QUINQUENNIAL CONGRESS?
Why should you attend the Q? This National gathering, by its very name, Quinquennial Congress, refers to the fact that it happens only every 5 years. Ask anyone who has attended a Q in the past, and they will tell you that it was an amazing experience and an awesome opportunity to “rekindle the flame of their vocation” as we come together with members of our National fraternity family.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 6th Week in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Brothers and sisters, this area in which there is genuine New Testament convergence, the way of holiness with clarity as its foundation, will be basis of all moral activity.
Personal Experiences from the Opening of the 8th Centenary of the Transitus of St. Francis
Kathy Vore, OFS, minister of the San Damiano Fraternity, in Ruskin, FL, shares her experience at the opening of the 8th Centenary of the Transitus in Assisi, Italy.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 5th Week in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Every person is a child of God--fabulous, unique, talented. Every person is asked to set forth their gifts on the altar of the world.
A Pilgrimage into Creation and Conversion
As part of their National Chapter, on Friday, September 12th, members of the Secular Franciscan Order set aside time for a half-day pilgrimage to St. Anthony Shrine in Ellicott City, MD. The site has long stood as a place of prayer, reflection, and Franciscan witness. Operated by the Conventual Franciscan Friars, the shrine rests on 236 wooded acres, offering both spiritual and natural beauty.