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STEADY, FRANCISCANS
Many might remember the cute poster popular in the 70’s that pictured a cat desperately hanging on to a branch with its claws! The depiction underneath was “Hang on, Baby!”, and it became a common catchphrase, often used to this day. Words of wisdom for the struggles we are dealing with now.
MY STORY: UNITY IN A MULTICULTURAL FRATERNITY
I got involved in Multicultural and Diversity on November 3, 2012, when I was an REC councilor in my region. Our Regional Spiritual Assistant at that time asked whether I could assist with a newly forming bi-lingual group by helping with the formation for the Hispanic members. I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but not how challenging it was going to be.
FRANCISCAN LIVING
The story of the widow’s might in Luke’s gospel, (Luke 21:1-5) always captured my imagination and wonder. How could a person who had nothing be so generous? How could she ignore how she would obtain her next meal? What would she live on?
THE ROAD TO EMMAUS: A PERFECT MODEL TO FOLLOW
Sharing the Good News with others is a mission set forth for all baptized people. The responsibility of inviting others into a Christ-centered gospel life, is one Secular Franciscans are especially called to when we say the words “Yes, this is what I want” at our profession.
Ecumenical Interfaith Committee Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity
(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Winter 2021 Issue 102)
MOST FRANCISCAN JESUIT, POPE FRANCIS SET THE BAR HIGH
by Donna Hollis, OFS, National Councilor
What was Pope Francis thinking when he took on the name of St. […]
Formation Commission – TAU-USA Issue # 102
What exactly is a chapter? What is involved when we call the membership to gather for a religious chapter? You might think this is an unusual topic for a formation article, and you would be correct. It is an unusual topic. However, I believe one of the objectives of formation is to help us understand why we do what we do. As agents of formation, we assist by feeding the mind as well as the soul of a person.
Our Life in Christ and Our Public Life
I don’t remember hearing about abortion until it was brought up for discussion in my high school English class. Abortion remains a hot topic after all these years, in spite of several commentators claiming decades ago that other issues would squeeze it out, but it still gets modest attention in many elections
Local Fraternity is the Heart of the Order
In her presentation titled “Fraternity: Our Way of Life,” Menditto elaborated on five key elements to living in communion with one another — collaboration, community, communication, commitment, and conversion.
National Spiritual Assistants Focus on Impact of Pandemic
Not surprisingly, the Conference of National Spiritual Assistants, understanding the impact that the pandemic has had on the brothers and sisters, took the opportunity to address the issues of this new reality.