Formation

Accompanying Young People: Looking Back, Looking Forward

The National Franciscan Youth and Young Adult (FY/ YA) commission was formed in 1995, and members have contributed articles to the TAU-USA since its inception in 1996. In looking back at the very first FY/YA commission article published, it is interesting to note that right from the start, the intention of the commission has been to motivate Secular Franciscans to understand our role in accompanying youth.

2022-05-18T11:09:25-04:00July 13th, 2020|Categories: Formation, National Chapter|0 Comments

We need to Be More Welcoming to Build Our Church & Our Fraternities!

He (Jesus) makes them (his disciples) see that the Christian journey is about changing hearts.  It is about learning to live differently, under a different law, with different rules.  It is about turning from the path of selfishness, conflict, division and superiority, and taking instead the path of life, generosity and love.  It is about passing from a mentality which domineers, stifles and manipulates to a mentality which welcomes, accepts and cares.

2022-05-18T16:13:35-04:00June 3rd, 2020|Categories: Formation, New Resource, The OFS Rule|0 Comments

The Franciscan Command to Smile!

“And all the friars, no matter where they are or in whatever situation they find themselves, should like spiritually minded men, diligently show reverence and honor to one another without murmuring (1 Peter 4:9). They should let it be seen that they are happy in God, cheerful and courteous, as is expected of them, and be careful not to appear gloomy or depressed like hypocrites.”

2023-01-30T15:57:15-05:00May 20th, 2020|Categories: Formation, New Resource, The OFS Rule|0 Comments
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