The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 2nd Sunday in Advent and the Immaculate Conception – Fr. Christopher
This is the time to purify and simplify, to come back to what is essential. To re-think where we have been, to re-think where we are going.
A New Term and Looking to Make a Difference
"When Jane asked if it was ok if she put her name on the ballot, I said that I was open and that I am not going to say no, because I do not want to have a conversation with Jesus as to why I didn't let Jane run for national minister." Brian Bamman
OFS Rule #3 – Adapting St. Francis’ Rule to the needs and expectations of the Holy Church in the conditions of changing times
It is appropriate that Rule 3 addressing the changing conditions of our world follows Rule #2. Kathleen Molaro’s article in Voices of Gospel Living last month included a reflection on our Order’s description as an “organic union.”
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 1st Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher
Let us be aware of this divine activity. Let God’s redeeming presence enter into our thinking and planning. Let us stay awake through the night.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Christ the King – Fr. Christopher
Our King is the Good Shepherd who gathers and holds us together. Our King is the image of the Invisible God who made us to live in the light.
Regional Roundup – Five of the 30 Regions
In this issue, five of the 30 regions are highlighted - St. Margaret of Cortona Region, St. Clare Region, Divine Mercy Region, Ohana ‘O Ke Anuenue Region, and St. Francis Region.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Physical death is not to be equated with loss of life. Indeed, it is the door to fuller life.
What is Ours To Do? Canticle Reflections – Part 2
In the end, despite our unworthiness, Francis recognizes that we, like all the other creatures he mentions, must praise and bless the Lord – but we humans must go further. We need to give thanks, and we need to serve Him humbly.
Sister Bodily Death – Canticle of the Creatures Reflections – Part 2
Franciscans have a long-established custom of referring to “Sister Death.” Yet Francis did not speak of Sister Death in the Canticle. Writing in his Umbrian vernacular, he was quite intentional in naming this sister he was soon to meet: “Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora nostra Morte corporale.” He speaks of Sister Bodily Death.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – Fr. Christopher
A proclamation that is received anew in your hearing this morning. Not so much about a church in Rome, but about the Church, our Church, your Church, and the proclamation and witness to the Kingdom of God to this very day.