Stigmata of St. Francis Fraternity
From Gospel to Life and Life to Gospel
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 →
Saint John Vianney(St. Jean-Marie Vianney) Feast Day – August 5 Seldom has a priestly life been so holy, so self-sacrificing, so fruitful of good for the salvation of souls as the life of the Cure’ of Ars in France, Saint John Mary Vianney, who died August 4, 1859. It is … Continue Reading →
The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary’s and meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. HERE ARE THE SEVEN GRACES: I will grant peace to their families. They will be … Continue Reading →
One unique devotion of the Franciscans is a seven-decade rosary known as the Franciscan Crown. While the traditional rosary consists of 5 decades which meditate on 15 mysteries (or 20 if you pray the Luminous mysteries) the 7-decade Franciscan Rosary, known as the The Franciscan Crown, is a Rosary consisting … Continue Reading →
Easter Greetings of peace, dear National Family! He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! How great is our God in this blessed season of Easter! I pray this finds you all well and filled with the peace of our Risen Lord! In his Easter message, Pope Francis states: “Faith … Continue Reading →
Greetings of peace, my dear Franciscan Family! I pray this finds you well and filled with the peace of the Lord! Well, it is that glorious time of year again! Our Seraphic Father Francis said that for us, Lent is all year round. Aren’t we blessed that for these six … 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 Happy New Year as we celebrate this World Day of Peace; through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God. I take this occasion to … Continue Reading →
From our family to yours, may you have a most Happy Thanksgiving. All-powerful, most holy , Almighty and supreme God, Holy and just Father, Lord King of heaven and earth we thank You for Yourself for through Your holy will and through Your only Son with the Holy Spirit You have … Continue Reading →
Greetings of peace, my dear Family! I pray this finds you well and filled with the Lord’s peace! November 18, 2018 will mark the Second World Day of the Poor. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has designated the 33rd Sunday of the year as a day to call to mind and … Continue Reading →