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At Christmastime in 1223, Francis participated in an important ceremony when he celebrated the birth of Jesus by recreating the manger of Bethlehem at a church in Greccio, Italy. This celebration demonstrated his devotion to the human Jesus, a devotion that would be rewarded in most dramatic fashion in the following year. In the summer of 1224, … Continue Reading →

Greetings, dear Franciscan Family!I pray this finds you well and filled with the Lord’s peace.“The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains,The world, and those who dwell in it. For He has founded it upon the seasAnd established it upon the rivers.”  (Psalm 24:1-2) It is that time again. September 1st is World Day of Prayer … Continue Reading →

Congratulations to our four new OFS professed members, and to our new candidate! Lord, make me an instrument of your peaceWhere there is hatred, let me sow loveWhere there is injury, pardonWhere there is doubt, faithWhere there is despair, hopeWhere there is darkness, lightAnd where there is sadness, joy Videos … Continue Reading →

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Thanks Deacon Tom for the leadership. Thanks all for coming and participation! God bless!

Greetings of peace, dear ones!I pray this finds you well and continuing to stay safe. You know I am safe because your are getting lots of emails from me! But this news could not wait:The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is happy to announce a Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year from 24th May 2020 … Continue Reading →

Greetings of peace, dear Franciscan Family! I pray this finds you well and filled with the peace of our loving Lord. I wish you all a Blessed and Happy New Year as we not only move into this brand new year, but this brand new decade. Let us thank our … Continue Reading →

Greetings, dear Franciscan Family! Buona Festa! Blessed Feast Day! (A few days early!) As we meditate on this most holy of days for our Franciscan family, let us reflect on the gospel virtue of humility. I share with you this thought from Franciscans for Justice: “Francis of Assisi was poor … Continue Reading →

“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.” ~ Colossians 1:19-20 Greetings of peace, dear Franciscan Family! We are coming up on the … Continue Reading →