National Minister Message TAU-USA Spring 2019
Rebar is a good image for how I see the Rule working in my life. The ideals embedded in our OFS Rule are very much like steel bars, encased deep in the center of my being.
OFS Mission Opportunity – To Assist Migrants and Refugees
We are in troubling times. We hear the news of migrants and refugees at the border, and we ask, “what is ours to do?” As directed by our Bishops, we need to put two feet of love in action. We need both social action and charitable works. Certainly, there are root causes that need to be addressed, and our country’s immigration laws need revision, but meanwhile, we must meet the immediate needs of these brothers and sisters. To that end, the National Executive Council OFS-USA offers this Mission Opportunity for Secular Franciscans to assist Project Oak Tree.
Easter Messages From Our National and International Ministers
Easter Messages From Our National and International Ministers
Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land
The Holy Land Friars have contacted me with a special request. They are begging the help of all Secular Franciscans in promoting the Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.
Happy Feast of the Holy Family!
Beloved National Family, On this Feast of the Holy Family, I rejoice and give thanks for our beautiful Secular Franciscan family! I am so thankful for all the goodness that I see in this family! What a joy it is to be part of this family!
National Minister’s Message – Formation Visioning Workshop
The journey of transformative visioning has begun – a journey that will test our readiness to authentically live the Franciscan life. Our experience at the recent Formation Visioning Workshop awakened our souls. We must now allow God to work this great change in us.
June 2018 Minister’s Message — Our Jubilee Begins!
Jan Parker’s newest Minister’s Message marks the 40th anniversary of the 1978 OFS Rule as well as the Jubilee Year declared by CIOFS to celebrate this important milestone.
May 2018 Minister’s Message – National Fraternity Elective Chapter
With the June 13th deadline for making nominations fast approaching, Jan Parker’s newest Minister’s Message reviews the key elements involved in National Fraternity Elective Chapters (the next of which takes place this coming October). These include:
- What are the essential aspects of a Chapter?
- What is the significance of […]
May 2018 Minister’s Message – Prepare for Pentecost!
Jan Parker has written a wonderful meditation to help us get ready for Pentecost and it is now available on the website.