Tag: Franciscan Formation
Conventuality
Conventuality
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 7)
“To keep alive the charism of the Order and the sense of ‘being with the Church’”.
https://youtu.be/N9jmhtWWRq0
This passage from the...
The Creativity of Mercy
The Creativity of Mercy
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 6)
“The friars are to show their willingness for conversion by joyfully placing themselves at the service...
Simplicity
Simplicity
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 5)
“Blessed father Francis (...) with all vigilance and concern (…) was forming his new sons with new instruction, teaching...
A Sign
A Sign
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 3)
“The friars are to wear the habit of the Order”.
https://youtu.be/bWu6TxGj9Yc
At the beginning of these reflections, I will share...
To Be Poor or to Become Poor?
To Be Poor or to Become Poor?
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 3)
“The friars may live gladly among the poor...
actively committed to better their conditions”.
https://youtu.be/OdCVHHdQiuo
One...
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations
Introduction
Dear Friars
I would like to share some reflections with you on various topics related to Franciscan formation.
Sometimes we read something that we may or...
Poland: Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On October 10, 2026, the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in Poland (Gdańsk) celebrated forty years of history, fraternity, and Franciscan service. The...
Cortona: Conference on the Missions of the Three Branches of the Franciscan First Order
On October 10, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, the City of...
Brothers on the Journey: Four Days to Rediscover the Beauty of Fraternity
There are times in religious life when it is important to pause, set aside our daily responsibilities for a few days, and come together—not...
Viterbo: Annual Meeting of the Superiors of the Federated Monasteries
From September 28 to October 2, 2026, the annual meeting of the Superiors of the fifteen monasteries belonging to the Federation of St. Clare...
Rome and Assisi: International Gathering Explores Gospel Nonviolence
From September 2–11, 2026, Pax Christi International’s Catholic Institute for Nonviolence conducted an international training program and conference at the Seraphicum, in Rome. The...