I recall when I was in initial formation and my local fraternity was getting ready for elections, they were mentioning the council positions and when they said treasurer, I thought “Well, Lord, you have provided me with the skills so this is a way I could serve if that is what you want.” And so I have - at the local level for many years, at the Regional level for several terms and now at the National level for two terms.
Professed members of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) are responsible for the welfare and growth of our prospective members and have a role as mentor in multiple circumstances.
"What do you want me to do for you?" - Do we answer like Bartimaeus, or like James and John in last week's gospel?
" . . . those who aspire to leadership in the community, in the kingdom, in the fraternity must think of themselves as the servants of all."
This is the Word Search - Secular Franciscan Saints
Franciscan spirituality can awaken a vision of hope amid the challenges we face.
Never send gift card info or money in response to a “request from Jane” or another leader in the Order.
Bishop Ruggieri, who was previously a pastor in Providence, Rhode Island, was ordained a bishop on May 7, 2024, soon after being professed into our Order on April 13, 2024. He has been assigned to the Diocese of Portland which encompasses all of Maine.
Let us witness that Christ’s gift of love is still relevant.
I heard of a story years ago, of a young man making numerous attempts to change the world. With so much chaos and darkness, he felt it was falling apart. He was disheartened because his efforts seemed fruitless.