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Regional Roundup

In TAU-USA issue #113, five of the 30 Regions are highlighted. La Verna region, Our Lady of the Angels Region, Tau Cross Region, Our Lady of Guadalupe – Empress of the Americas Region, Santa Maria de las Montanas Region (Saint Mary of the Mountains Region)

2025-03-05T10:52:56-05:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Servant Leadership in YouFra

One charism that defines the spirituality of a Secular Franciscan is that of servant leadership. Our spirituality is based on journeying together as a community of love – a fraternity. To be a leader is to guide and animate the fraternity with hope and joy; to assume responsibility and hold authority, but not power; and to have a collegial relationship with those we serve, always inviting others to share their gifts, talents, and ideas. ...

2025-02-19T13:23:54-05:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: From the Newsletter, FYYA|0 Comments

Why a new Ritual? From the National Executive Council

We have heard the question, “Why a new Ritual?”, and it deserves an answer. The 1985 Ritual is out of print and has been for several years. We are often asked “Where do I get a copy of the Ritual?” Used copies found online were very expensive and the online version from CIOFS is not as comprehensive as the 1985 Ritual book. ...

2025-02-13T14:15:26-05:00February 17th, 2025|Categories: Announcements, From the Newsletter, News from the NEC|0 Comments

Chapter Day Away – St. Vincent de Paul Facility of Phoenix

“When you serve and engage, you find meaning in your life. This helps you fill a hole in your life that only God can fill,” said Susan Junker, senior development officer for the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) in Phoenix, Arizona. ... In a concerted effort to address poverty and promote dignity, the Phoenix Diocese operates comprehensive programs that reflect the shared values that Franciscans will recognize. Under the auspices of the SVdP, 380 staff members and 16,000 volunteers run the operation that focuses on spirituality, community and service.

2025-01-27T15:51:17-05:00February 3rd, 2025|Categories: Chapter News, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Homilies at Chapter 2024

Fr. Marek’s homily at the opening Mass on the Feast of the Stigmata emphasized that true discipleship requires us to listen for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. He reflected on the suffering of the stigmata or suffering as a transformative experience—"the kiss of Jesus"—that can lead to profound change if we invite God into our darkest moments.

2025-01-21T09:52:37-05:00January 27th, 2025|Categories: Chapter News, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

St. Francis, Servant Leadership, and the Stigmata

Francis’ stigmata were the culmination of many sufferings with Christ over his lifetime. Many of those sufferings came from life with his brothers, as indeed it does for all of us. It is important for us to recognize that the problems we face today in living in fraternity are very similar to the problems that Francis and his brothers faced. Human nature has not changed!

2025-01-14T14:37:44-05:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: Centenaries 2023-2026, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Conflict Resolution

Conflict is deeply embedded in the human heart and the entire history of salvation. The entire Bible from Genesis to Revelations is an endless series of conflicts between God and the evil spirit, between good and evil, love and hate, and heaven and hell. St. Paul writes that there is a fight in my heart between good and evil. In every healthy community, there are differences of opinion which can result in conflict, confrontation, and a fight for the dominance of opinions and views. The Gospel includes the never-ending conflict of Jesus with the Pharisees. Jesus did not seek this conflict, but by preaching the Gospel, He provoked people to stand for the truth, and this always results in conflict.

2025-01-04T15:47:22-05:00January 6th, 2025|Categories: CNSA, From the Newsletter|0 Comments
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