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Conﬂict Resolution

Conflict is deeply embedded in the human heart and the entire history of salvation. The entire Bible from Genesis to Revelations is an endless series of conflicts between God and the evil spirit, between good and evil, love and hate, and heaven and hell. St. Paul writes that there is a fight in my heart between good and evil. In every healthy community, there are differences of opinion which can result in conflict, confrontation, and a fight for the dominance of opinions and views. The Gospel includes the never-ending conflict of Jesus with the Pharisees. Jesus did not seek this conflict, but by preaching the Gospel, He provoked people to stand for the truth, and this always results in conflict.

Carolyn Seal2025-01-04T15:47:22-05:00January 6th, 2025|Categories: CNSA, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – The Feast of the Epiphany – Fr. Christopher

Once you have seen the Light, once you meet the Child of God, you must change, turn, and go back to your life, your world, by another route.

Miriam Kennedy2025-01-04T09:44:26-05:00January 4th, 2025|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

Our National Priorities Revisited

At our National Chapter in October 2022, the National Fraternity Council decided that the priorities for the following three years would be Vocations, Communications, and Relationships. As we enter 2025, we have a year - long opportunity to assess our progress and plan for the future.

Jim Thomas2024-12-27T16:43:30-05:00January 1st, 2025|Categories: Voices of Gospel Living|Tags: Diane Menditto|1 Comment

Nuestras prioridades nacionales revisadas

En nuestro Capítulo Nacional en octubre de 2022, el Consejo de la Fraternidad Nacional decidió que las prioridades para los tres años siguientes serían las Vocaciones, las Comunicaciones y las Relaciones. Al entrar en 2025, tenemos una oportunidad para evaluar nuestro progreso y planificar el futuro.

Jim Thomas2024-12-27T16:44:30-05:00January 1st, 2025|Categories: Voices of Gospel Living|Tags: Diane Menditto|0 Comments

State of the Order OFS-USA 2024

National Minister Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, updated attendees on the status of the three national priorities – Vocations, Communications and Relationships – in the annual State of the Order address delivered at Chapter on September 18th.

Carolyn Seal2024-12-30T11:49:33-05:00December 30th, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter, National Chapter|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Holy Family – Fr. Christopher

Franciscans profess with their lives to bring the Gospel to people and people to the Gospel, so that the Prince of Peace may reign in human hearts.

Miriam Kennedy2024-12-29T09:24:28-05:00December 29th, 2024|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

The National Chapter OFS-USA 2024

(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Fall 2024 Issue #113)

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The National Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States assembled at the base of Camelback Mountain in the Sonoran Desert to pray, listen, […]

Carolyn Seal2024-12-24T14:10:30-05:00December 23rd, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter, National Chapter|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 4th Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher

In Elizabeth’s praise of Mary, she is blessed because she has learned to trust the process of hearing the Lord’s word with such attentiveness that it leads to fulfillment.

Miriam Kennedy2024-12-22T09:27:54-05:00December 22nd, 2024|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 3rd Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher

To be joyful is an undeniable sign of God’s presence, and of our faith, no matter what transpires as we wait for God to make His glory visible, and to show forth goodness and mercy.

Miriam Kennedy2024-12-13T17:52:45-05:00December 13th, 2024|Categories: CNSA, Homilies|0 Comments

To Be Served or To Serve

As much as I enjoy being with brothers and sisters from our Franciscan family, serving as the National Minister is quite a bit of work. Sure, I “get to” travel to fulfill my responsibilities. Often that means time building relationships with brothers and sisters, learning the blessings and challenges encountered in each area and praying together as part of daily Mass and morning/evening prayer. Following the fun part comes meetings and then time developing a report to document the findings.

Carolyn Seal2024-12-24T14:21:20-05:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: From the Newsletter, Minister’s Message|0 Comments