The painting of the Stigmatization of St. Francis of Assisi in Chiesa di San Francisco by G. Mazonni (1673-1767) Photo by Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: St. Francis has become domesticated in popular culture, and frankly, sometimes with those…
Read MoreChrist appearing to his disciples after the Resurrection, by William Blake. Public domain Easter 2022 It’s easy to be convinced of the power of death. Watching the news reports of the war in Ukraine…
Read MoreFr. Colin King visits a classroom in Jamaica. Jamaica: A Vision Culminating in 20 years of Service, Success, and Trusting in God’s Providence At the St. Anthony Kitchen in Negril Dear Friends, On May 5, 1999,…
Read MoreFully alive The Church celebrated The Annunciation on March 25 but Mary’s, “Yes,” holds a timely truth for each and every day. Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM, reflects on this truth, “Mary shows us how to live fully human and…
Read MoreSanta visits the St. Anthony Kitchen in Negril, Jamaica. Merry Christmas! Dear Friends and Benefactors, Provincial Minister Fr. Mark Soehner We can’t say thank you enough for your gifts of support, trust, and prayers. The best…
Read MoreProvincial Minister Mark Soehner address the friars at Chapter. Today, there are seven Franciscan provinces in the United States. On May 30, 2018, the friars of six of those provinces voted to support the formation of one new…
Read More