Stigmata of St. Francis Fraternity
From Gospel to Life and Life to Gospel
Inside the conclave, when Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope, the cardinal seated beside him whispered, “Don’t forget the poor.” When asked, “What name will you take?” he said, “I choose the name Francis, in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.” The cardinals rose to their feet in applause. One Vatican … Continue Reading →
Seeking Examples of the Ways Secular Franciscans Live the Rule JANUARY 19TH, 2015 Aspirations We hope that this site: Increases the world’s awareness of how Secular Franciscans bring the Gospel to life through living the rule. Inspires and encourages Secular Franciscans to more fully live the rule they promised to … Continue Reading →
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is beginning an exciting new effort to develop a Pastoral Plan. This document will guide the mission and direction of the Archdiocese for the next five years. The first step of this process is a quick survey (15 minutes or less) that will assist in identifying our most … Continue Reading →