Minister’s Message
Each of us, as we follow God's path for us, find ourselves in places we never dreamed we would be, doing things we never thought we would do.
A “Trinity of Be-Attitudes” with an “Examination of Conscience” Concerning the Vitality of our Fraternities
When my Mom's health really began to plummet after the death of her younger son, I needed to take her to her wonderful and wise General Practitioner, Doctor Leibowitz.
“Prayer, Formation, Fraternal Sharing and Necessary Business, and in this order!”
We all know from the Nicene Creed that the four marks of our Church, the Body of Christ, are that the Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.
Lady, Holy Queen, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Virgin!
“I greet you, Lady, Holy Queen, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Virgin...chosen by the most holy Father of heaven; consecrated to holiness through His most holy and beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter
Guidelines for Fraternal Life During Social Distancing
The National Priority of Fraternity Life has never been more important than at this time of social distancing. Some of you have asked how to maintain fraternity activities during this time.
The Road to Emmaus
Biblical scholars will tell us that most of the Easter narratives in the Gospels feature an empty tomb and/or a non-recognition of the Risen Lord.
The San Damiano Crucifix
Should we talk about Christ Crucified as we enter the Easter Season? Absolutely!
Prepare The Way of The Lord!
Don't you think John the Baptist (pointing the way to the Lord in this painting by Leonardo da Vinci) would have made a great Franciscan?
Taking, Blessing, Breaking, Giving
Of course I'm biased, but when I was growing up, my Mom spread the best Thanksgiving dinner anywhere!
One Possible Answer to the Mystery of Perfect Joy
This past November found me on several different days for sometimes longer than an hour sitting in front of, praying before and meditating upon the original San Damiano Cross that once spoke to St. Francis