St. Maximilian – Transmission of the Charism
St. Maximilian - Transmission of the Charism
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 9)
Our Seraphic Father, all the friar saints, and the martyr of charity, “the...
Colombia: National Assembly of the Militia of the Immaculata
On October 15-16, 2022, the 3rd National Fraternal Assembly of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) was held at the Jorbalán House of Spirituality...
From the Tomb of St. Francis to YouTube
The Letter: A Message for Our Earth
After the early morning Mass in the Lower Basilica in Assisi, on the Feast of St. Francis, I...
Retreat in Lebanon – JPIC: Franciscan DNA
In early September, 2022, I was fortunate to be able to make my annual retreat in Lebanon with the friars of the Custody of...
Seraphicum: Franciscan Formation for the Order’ s Doctoral Students
On September 19-23, 2022, the Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure (Seraphicum) in Rome conducted its annual Franciscan formation and refresher course for Conventual...
The Missionary Charism of St. Francis in Light of Current Church Teaching (3)
Sent to the Poor
The Second Vatican Council tells us in the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church that one of the ways we can participate...
Intermediate Assembly of the Urbanist Poor Clares of Italy
“ have come together from many parts and provinces” (The Canticle of Exhortation for the Ladies of San Damiano 1:1; FF 263 ). On...
“HARAMBEE” in Kenya
During my visit to Kenya, September 10-17, 2022, I learned a Swahili word: “harambee,” which expresses the importance of everyone pulling together to make...
Where Is My Mission?
Where Is My Mission?
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 8)
“All the friars are to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to every creature, following...
Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
Pope Francis begins his message for this year’s Season of Creation (September 1 - October 4) by asking us to listen to the sweet...