My Franciscan Life
Dear Brothers and Sisters: I can’t believe I have been a Secular Franciscan for 50 years.
30 Years of Human Rights Advocacy at the UN
For most of us ‘human rights’ is a vague and abstract term. It seldom moves us until we’re confronted with what it means to lack human rights. Here’s an example: Try to imagine living without an official identity such as a birth or marriage record.
Secular Franciscans’ Service Project to Aid 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. The spending spree on Amazon
JPIC Award Honors Works with Refugees
Kent Ferris, OFS, is the 2019 recipient of the National Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Award presented at the Secular Franciscan Order’s National Chapter, held Oct. 15-20
National Chapter meeting underway in Corpus Christi
Bishop William Michael Mulvey prepared the way for the 2019 National Chapter meeting by celebrating Mass at the Jesus Christ Our Peace Chapel in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
The Prologue: Lens of the Rule
Careful consideration suggests that the Prologue should be the starting point for any study, discussion, or meditation on the Rule.
Announcing New CNSA Website Pages!
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1000+ Ways to Share – A JPIC Service Project October 18, 2019
Los Tres Companeros Region – Texas invites you to join us in a JPIC Service project to assist immigrants that are legally crossing the border, awaiting a court hearing and traveling to their US destination.
Recognize Fraternal Life: Relationship
We live in a world of change. We witness a significant re-ordering of our social fabric almost at the blink of an eye. The cultural, moral, and spiritual framework in which we live is evolving dramatically. This is the context where our Franciscan witness to the Rule is challenged.