An encounter with Francis, the Friar Truck
A chance encounter on the road, as reported by Br. David Buer, OFM, founder of Poverello House, a ministry for homeless men in Tucson, Ariz.
...Finding our way to forgiveness
“There is only one place evil cannot enter, and that place is forgiveness.” And the place of forgiveness is the deeper place of prayer. It is to that place...
Fr. Tony Walter, OFM (1932-2020)
God blessed Fr. Tony with a gentle nature and a selfless spirit - qualities that inspired affection in those he served and in those who knew him best.
...Finding the man behind the myths
Fr. Tom Speier, OFM, has written, Chronology of Francis of Assisi and His Followers: 1181 - 1278, a day-to-day account of the life of St. Francis.
...We’re all in this together
Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, reads like a good series of sermons. They open up the words of Jesus and invite us to a life of joy and fulfillment...
Before ‘Fratelli Tutti’, there was Ubuntu
Pope Francis' encyclical, 'Fratelli Tutti', was inspired by the concept of Ubuntu. Five years ago Br. Al Mascia wrote a song about it.
...Investiture of Novices
Congratulations to the 10 novices who were invested with the Habit of the Order of Friars Minor at Old Mission Santa Barbara.
...Socially distanced Feast Day
Many Franciscans joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. Francis despite social distancing restrictions because of Covid-19
...St. John the Baptist Province Publishes List Naming Friars with Substantiated Child Sex Abuse Allegations Against Them
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Why we should vote
We are especially reminded of our history, challenges, and rights every four years when we vote for president.
...Safely celebrating the Feast of St. Francis
Although we can't gather in large groups this year, friars around the Province of St. John the Baptist are planning to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis in creative ways.
...Comeback stories
After the initial shock of the pandemic shutdown, our sponsored ministries began to re-imagine the future.
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