An emotional experience
As he reflected on the occasion of professing first vows, William Compton said, “I was very excited and experienced a lot of emotions.”
Novices profess first vows
Fr. Frank Jasper flew from Cincinnati to the sunny blue skies of Santa Barbara, Ca., for the profession of vows of Domingo Martinez, William Compton, and Matthew Tran.
Conference focuses on early Rule
Friars Bill Farris and Carl Langenderfer attended a conference at St. Bonaventure University on the early Rule of 1221, the Regula non Bullata.
FAA celebrates at joyful reunion
The first in-person reunion of the Franciscan Alumni Association (FAA) since 2019 was especially meaningful for those who gathered in San Antonio June 23-26, said Henry Beck, board member and provincial liaison. Fifty-five alums were present for the weekend.
Making the livin’ easy
Just hearing the first notes of the song, “Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” from the familiar 1935 opera, “Porgy and Bess,” causes me to want to slow down. It’s a tune that jumps to my mind whenever I even hear the word “summertime.” I imagine that most of us long for summertime moments with some easier living. And we’re in the middle of it right now!