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She Is on the Margins – Highlights of the National Chapter

Donna Hollis, OFS, is the 2021 recipient of the National Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Award presented at the National Chapter. ... Carolyn Townes, OFS, JPIC animator, introduced Hollis as a Franciscan living out her call. “She is on the margins, at the border, taking care of those who have nowhere to lay their heads at night,” Townes said. “She does not judge or question why – only, what can I do to help? How can I love you and care for you – one human being to another? One child of God to another child of God.” [...]

Carolyn Seal2022-09-30T08:11:20-04:00May 2nd, 2022|Categories: From the Newsletter, JPIC, National Chapter|0 Comments

Recognizing the Power of Loving, Serving – Highlights of National Chapter

When your earthly journey is over and you meet our heavenly Father, which of the two greetings do you expect? “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” “Where were you?” [...]

Carolyn Seal2022-09-30T08:12:38-04:00April 25th, 2022|Categories: From the Newsletter, JPIC, National Chapter|0 Comments

Becoming Prayer for Peace and Social Justice Part 2

Prayer must be our ﬁrst line of defense in all things and not a last resort. Prayer must be our default – like breathing.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-11T15:13:49-04:00December 27th, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter, JPIC|1 Comment

Season of Creation Begins

It is that time again. September 1st is World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It marks the first day of the Season of Creation. Attached please find the Franciscan Season of Caring for Creation. Also attached is the 2021-SOC-Full-Guide for this year. This year, the theme of the season is “A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God.” In Genesis God set a dome over the Earth. The word ”dome“ is where we get words such as ‘domicile’ and ’domestic’ — in other words, God puts us all is — all people, all life — under the same . . .

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-13T20:33:39-04:00August 29th, 2021|Categories: JPIC, New Resource|0 Comments

A FRANCISCAN CULTURE OF CARE

Pope Francis tells us that we are all called to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers – not just when it is convenient or safe; but whenever there is a need. Where there is a need, there is a Franciscan.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:56:26-04:00May 16th, 2021|Categories: Fratelli Tutti, JPIC|0 Comments

‘Where there is a need, there is a Franciscan’

Monica Olivera, OFS, is the 2020 recipient of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Award.Olivera founded First Nations Outreach that serves remote Native American communities.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T17:13:18-04:00April 4th, 2021|Categories: JPIC, National Chapter|0 Comments

Conversion and Action on the Anniversary of Laudato Si’

It was Pope Francis, in Laudato Si, who said of Saint Francis: “[He showed us the] inseparable bond between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace."

Sharon Winzeler2024-06-06T18:33:43-04:00October 26th, 2020|Categories: Ecumenical Interfaith Committee, JPIC|0 Comments

Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

How do I trust in the presence of the “divine seed” in all of God’s creation?

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-16T18:56:21-04:00September 28th, 2020|Categories: JPIC|0 Comments

Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 21-27

How can I demonstrate being meek towards God’s created Earth?

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-16T19:00:56-04:00September 21st, 2020|Categories: JPIC|1 Comment

Season of Caring for Creation: Sept. 15-20

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-17T10:51:36-04:00September 14th, 2020|Categories: JPIC|1 Comment