The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 6th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
Peace signifies the restoration of harmonious relations between God and humankind. Peace is also the bond of accord between one another.
Regional Roundup – In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted.
Regional Roundup In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted - St. Thomas More Region, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Region, Troubadours of Peace, St. Joan of Arc Region, St. Junipero Serra Region.
OFS-USA Archives at St. Bonaventure University
It has been said that our Secular Franciscan Order is one of the “best kept secrets” of the Church. Well, another “best kept secret” is where all our very important and valuable documents are stored . . . and who stores them.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Fifth Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
“Now is the Son of Man glorified:” the passion by which Jesus will be glorified is now beginning. Jesus, lifted up on the cross, is the glory of God shining on the world.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Fourth Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
Jesus is the shepherd, we belong to Him, we recognize His voice, and we follow Him. A relationship dramatic and life-changing
The 2025 Jubilee: “Pilgrims of Hope”
A Jubilee is an occasion in which Catholics can seek grace and holiness in a particular way. The name derives from the instrument used to mark its launch—the yobel, or ram’s horn—and proclaim the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) by the ancient Jewish people. Today, Jews celebrate the feast every year, though in the Bible, a Jubilee was to be observed every 50 years. (See Leviticus 25:8-13.) In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus makes clear his own mission to bring “Jubilee.” In the synagogue at Nazareth, he reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah, proclaiming a year of the Lord’s favor. (See Luke 4:18-19; 21.)
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Third Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
God always calls us to more, always calls us to a higher level. But when we fall short, God accepts us, accepts what we offer.
Ecumenical Prayer Service on Beatitudes
The Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee of the OFS is offering a prayer service focused on the Beatitudes written by Neil Klotz, at 11 a.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 24.
We are Pilgrims on a Journey
For the past month the hymn, Companions on a Journey, has been running through my mind and heart. The lines of this hymn by Carry Landry keep repeating. “We are companions on a journey, breaking bread and sharing life, and the love we bear is the love we share, for we believe in the love of our God, we believe in the love of our God.” These words ring true for us as Franciscans.
17th OFS General Chapter Rome, November 7-17, 2024
“You are love” was the theme of the 17th General Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order held in Rome in November of 2024 during the 8th Centenary of the Stigmata. This idea was expanded upon by fellow Franciscans with explanations that God loved us first. Our Franciscan way of life begins with love. Love of God, love of self, and love of neighbors and our families. Testimonies and examples were shared. Our level of concern was elevated for struggling fraternities and for marginalized people throughout the world.