R.I.P. Friar Francesco MERLETTI † July 28, 2021
sacerdos Prov. Italicae S. Francisci;
n. Ripaberarda (AP, Italia) 1936-03-12; prof. semp. 1954-09-29, prof. soll. 1957-11-01, ord. sac. 1961-07-29
On Wednesday July 28, 2021, a book presentation took place for a work by Friar Paolo FIASCONARO entitled “Friar Nightlife - Mission Possible on the Banks of the Tiber” , published by Messaggero Padova (192 pages, €14). The presentation was held at the Tiber...
Central Italy: Ordinary Provincial Chapter – Part II
On July 19-24, 2021, the second part of the Ordinary Provincial Chapter of the Italian Province of St. Francis of Assisi (Central Italy) was...
DANTE ALIGHIERI
IV/III. The Divine Comedy: PARADISO*
In dedicating Paradiso to Cangrande della Scala, Dante calls his last work “the sublime canticle which is adorned with the title of Paradise.” As the author is deeply aware, his definition...
MISSIONARY VOCATION
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
7. The Preaching Activities of the Friars
Reports from other religious of the time, especially the Benedictines, confirm that the friars had the habit of...
GMG 2022
New Stamp Commemorating St. Anthony of Padua
The Vatican Post Office has issued a stamp commemorating St. Anthony of Padua on the 800th anniversary of his arrival in Italy.
The stamp, which...
EARLIER RULE
“Being Minors”: A Daily Exercise
In chapter VII of the Earlier Rule, Francis talks to us about the way we should serve and work, a way founded on our...
GENERAL OFFICES
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Fraternal and Pastoral Visit – OFS National Chapter
On July 9-11, 2021, the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina received a fraternal and pastoral visit, and...
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Friar Massimo FUSARELLI, New OFM Minister General
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the San Lorenzo da Brindisi International College in Rome, His Eminence, João Cardinal BRAZ DE AVIZ, Prefect of...
Poland: New Publication from the Institute of Franciscan Studies
The Institute of Franciscan Studies in Krakow has published “The Book of the Order of Chivalry” by Raymond LULL. The work came out as...
