Franciscan friars offer series of Lenten reflections
Where is the spirit driving you in 2024? Are you seeking to take the Gospel more seriously, like Francis did?
You Can’t Take It With You
The idiom “You can’t take it with you” encourages all to enjoy life now because we can’t take money or possessions with us when we die. It appears that Jesus in Luke 12:13-21 may be advocating for us to spend our money and use up our possessions.
Eucharistic Revival Starts on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19
A National Eucharistic Revival intended to nurture devotion to the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist begins on June 19, 2022, the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.
Minister General Tibor Kauser Calls on Franciscans to Honor the Gifts of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and Always
"Let us ask for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit focusing now on fraternal life, on our vocation, and on our identity." Tibor Kauser, CIOFS Minister General
Pray as Francis Prayed with Office of the Passion This Lent
Consider deepening your Franciscan spirituality in Lent by praying the Office of the Passion of St. Francis of Assisi. The office was written by St. Francis of Assisi, and he prayed it seven times daily.