Pope Francis calls for worldwide rosary today, March 19
Pope Francis is inviting the faithful around the world to pray the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary at 9 p.m. Rome time on the Feast of St. Joseph, Thursday, March 19.
Minister’s Letter with Letter from Minister General – Coronavirus
We have just received a letter from our Minister General regarding the Coronavirus (attached, in both English and Spanish). Please read it and distribute widely. We will also share this letter via our website. I am thankful for Tibor's approach which calls us to both prayer and action, and sets the proper tone for us as Secular Franciscans facing these unusual times.
YouFra Team Brings Youthful Exuberance
The afternoon began with an upbeat, music video portraying famous dancers from all generations – all dancing to the pop music, “Uptown Funk,” by Bruno Mars.
New Formation Initiative in the Limelight – National Chapter 2019 Highlights
National Formation Commission Chair, Diane Menditto, OFS, announced the launching of an “exciting, new” initiative in the USA.
Our Secular Franciscan Spirituality As Experienced In Prayers – Day 2
Layna and Francine led this session on Clare, and her powerful method of prayer which she shared in her letter to St. Agnes. Layna quoted: “Most Nobel Queen, gaze, consider, contemplate, desiring to imitate Your Spouse.”
National Minister’s Message Lent 2020
The Holy Spirit led Jesus to the desert. Let us simply ask the Holy Spirit to lead us, too, during this Lenten season. I know God will give each of us a very personal answer.
Our Franciscan Spirituality As Experienced in Our Prayers – DAY 1
As followers of Francis and Clare, their prayer life inspires us to a deeper relationship with God. But how did they open their hearts and souls? How did they converse with the Almighty, All powerful Lord of all?
Lenten Season of Peace – J.P.I.C. from Carolyn Townes
Well, it is that glorious time of year again! Our Seraphic Father Francis said that for us, Lent is all year round.. And for these six weeks, Holy Mother Church will share it with us!
Take a Mindful Franciscan Pause to Thwart Bias
Matthew (13:54-58) recounts how, when Jesus came to his hometown and began to teach in the synagogue, people were as- tounded, and even took offense. They knew him as the carpenter’s son; not this new Jesus. “This image of him in the synagogue did not fit the Jesus they had in their heads,”
Service Project Aids 1,000 Immigrants
Up to 18 boxes at a time were delivered for days to the home of Patsy Cueva Philipps, OFS, in Corpus Christi.