Franciscan friars offer series of Lenten reflections
Where is the spirit driving you in 2024? Are you seeking to take the Gospel more seriously, like Francis did?
Voices of Gospel Living: Privilege
This is Leap Year and as we approach that extra day on Feb. 29 I urge you to pay close attention to what might cause your soul to leap as you come to encounter the crucified Jesus, and the results of His resurrection.
St. Francis, transformed by God, influencer of many
God transformed Francis, keeping many things in his style (that were a part of his character), and not destroying his personality. This is the miracle — how God can transform a person by changing things in life and turning (things that are) bitter into sweetness.
Reflections on gentle journey of peace, love
The gentle journey to profession in the Secular Franciscan Order opened my heart’s pathway to listen to Jesus’ GPS and participate in the experiences He had prepared along the journey.
Epiphany of Jesus Among Us
“How will you respond to someone new that comes into your path? How will you present Jesus in your heart to them?”
Opening ceremony for the anniversary of the Stigmata of St. Francis is Friday
The solemn opening ceremony of the 800th anniversary celebration of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi will be broadcast online Friday, Jan. 5.
Come, Let Us Welcome Him
“In Greccio there was no nativity scene. There were no statues around but living people. I invite you all to experience this miracle, together with Saint Francis, being those around the ‘Christmas crèche.’ Let us be the living family, in which Jesus can be born and can find a warm family spirit,” Tibor Kauser, CIOFS General Minister, said.
Season of Caring for Creation Observed Sept. 1-Oct. 4
The Season of Creation is a period that unites the Christian community worldwide to pray and care for the environment. It begins on September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends on October 4 on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
National Chapter underway in St. Louis on feast of St. Louis the King
The National Executive Council sends its warm greetings from St. Louis, Missouri, during our National Chapter and on the Feast of our Patron, St. Louis the King.
World Youth Day opens with a week’s worth of challenges
Secular Franciscans are encouraged to participate through prayer with our young people at the World Youth Day opening Aug. 1 in Lisbon, Portugal, according to Kathleen Molaro, OFS, national Youth and Young Adult Commission Chair. Each day the young visitors are invited to share in the following daily challenges.