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The friars are to be formed in the good use of social communication. It contributes to human development, to the acquisition of knowledge, to the sharing of information, to wider relationships, and, not least, to the work of evangelization. The friars are to use media maturely, responsibly, and moderately, taking care that its use not impoverish relationships with friars in the same Friary nor cause damage to one’s own consecrated life.

Friary and Hermitage

Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 22)  “It is fitting that in each Province and Custody, or in collaboration between several Provinces or Custodies, there be...

“Praying with Your Feet”

Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 21)  “The friars are to remember that they are poor men and pilgrims in this world…” https://youtu.be/cacwCjCiX00 As a child I used...

“Praised Be You, My Lord, through Our Sister Bodily Death”: A...

“Praised Be You, My Lord, through Our Sister Bodily Death”: A Meditation on Dying  Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 20) “The true way to prepare for a...

Venezuela: First Franciscan Formation Meeting

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of the seraphic Father St. Francis receiving the stigmata, the Provincial Custody of Our Lady of Coromoto in...

Entrusting Oneself to Mary

Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 19) “Following the example of our Seraphic Father and according to the traditions of the Order, the friars are to...

Poland: Franciscan Formation Days

On November 27-29, 2023, a series of Franciscan formation days for the friars of the Province of St. Anthony and Bl. James of Strepar...

Me? A Senior Franciscan?

Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 18)  “For the friar, old age and illness can become a privileged moment of communion with the Lord, the Church...

Youth Ministry: A Challenge?

Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 17)  I counsel, admonish and exhort my brothers in the Lord Jesus Christ not to quarrel or argue or judge...

Unable to Succeed at the Time: Conventual Franciscan Formation – A...

Unable to Succeed at the Time: Conventual Franciscan Formation  – A Reflection on Failure  Inspirations (Part 16) “Often when one attempts to follow Christ and serve one’s...
Germania

Germany: 100th Anniversary of the Friary in Neustadt an der Waldnaab

On May 16-18, 2025, the Conventual Franciscans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the friary in Neustadt an der Waldnaab, in northern Bavaria, Germany. They...
Costa Rica

Costa Rica: 2nd M.I. Elective Assembly

On May 18, 2025, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, the second Elective Assembly of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) of Costa Rica was...
El Salvador

El Salvador: OFS National Elective Chapter

The national fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of El Salvador has 250 members distributed among five regional fraternities. On Friday, May 16,...
Filippine

Philippines: Canonical Visitation

The Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, delegated the Assistant General for the Federation of Asian Minor Conventuals (FAMC) Friar Giuseppe Myoungjin PARK, to conduct...
Germania

SGAM and SGF: Visit to the St. Felix of Cantalice Friary in Neustadt, Germany

On May 8-12, 2025, Friar Dariusz MAZUREK, the Secretary General for the General Secretariat for Mission Animation (SGAM) and Friar Piotr STANISŁAWCZYK, the Secretary...