Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe
Here is a very festive video that makes me so happy! I invite you to take 3 minutes, and maybe even dance as you watch it... or at least tap your feet!
Secular Franciscan Order and YOUFRA to Hold Day of Prayer on the First Sunday of Advent
Our appeal asks a very simple thing from each and every Secular Franciscan brother and sister: that each pray a crown rosary any time on this day, either individually or in community, or in family, or in parish, asking the intercession of the Francsican Saints.
Conversion and Action on the Anniversary of Laudato Si’
It was Pope Francis, in Laudato Si, who said of Saint Francis: “[He showed us the] inseparable bond between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace."
National Minister’s Message
The fall issue of the Tau is now online. Enjoy the latest newsletter at https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/ You will find a complete copy on the lower right-hand corner of the homepage.
Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
How do I trust in the presence of the “divine seed” in all of God’s creation?
Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 21-27
How can I demonstrate being meek towards God’s created Earth?
Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 15-20
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 8-14
Week 2 of the Season of Caring for Creation has begun. See mediations and thoughts from Carolyn Townes, OFS, national JPIC animator.
Season of Caring for Creation September 1 – 7
Pope Francis recently proclaimed September 1 as a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation as the Orthodox Church has done since 1989, to “draw from our rich spiritual heritage the reasons which feed our passion for the care of creation.”
“Jesus Never Invites Us To Failure!” Servant Leadership in the Secular Franciscan Order
It always surprises me when I attend a fraternity election, and someone whom everybody else says will be the right person for the job, the right fit for the position, and that person tells me, “I’m not ready.” Or “I’m not worthy.” Or, my favorite, “But I’m a sinner.”