Advent Prayer
Advent and Christmas, PrayerPhoto by Victor Guevarra on Unsplash Lord, during this time of Advent, help us to prepare ourselves for the gift of Christ’s birth. Open our hearts to the joy that it brings. Just as St. Francis…
Read MoreSt. Francis, St. Anthony, and the Incarnation
Advent and ChristmasPhoto by Walter Chávez on Unsplash Our founder, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), was deeply touched by the Incarnation of Jesus. God’s decision to take human form became an essential part of Franciscan spirituality. Francis was very moved…
Read MoreJoin us for Transitus
Prayer, Saint FrancisPainting of the Transitus by Chilean painter Pedro Subercaseaux Erraězuriz, OSB (1911-1920s). Public domain The Transitus, or crossing, refers to “the time of passage through death to life” Please join the Franciscan friars of the…
Read MoreSolemn Novena to St. Francis
Prayer, Saint Francis“Desire above all things to have the Spirit of the Lord and its holy activity, and pray always with a pure heart,” St. Francis of Assisi (The Later Rule, Chapter X:8) In honor of St. Francis,…
Read MoreSix provinces become one
Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Serving the poorFr. John Bok, OFM We are excited to share some wonderful news with you! In October 2023, our Cincinnati province will join five other US provinces to become one really big Franciscan family named Our Lady of Guadalupe…
Read MoreUnity, fraternity and joy in Kansas City
Events, Missions, PrayerA group photo of the Gather and Discern attendees. Photos by Sam Reinke and Sr. Eileen Connelly, OSU The sense of unity, fraternity and joy was obvious as Franciscan friars from the US-6 provinces came together at the…
Read MoreDeepening Journeys in Franciscan Life
Missions, VocationsFriars Brian Menezes and Tyler Grudi participated in the Brothers Walking Together program. Dear Friends, Each year, friars in formation participate in the Brothers Walking Together program—an interprovincial, post-novitiate experience coordinated by the six US provinces in which…
Read MoreWill you help the friars continue their life-changing work?
Estate Planning, Support the FriarsWhere there’s a will, there’s a way. You may be surprised to learn you can support the Franciscans with a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. You won’t have to write a check today, change your lifestyle,…
Read MorePraying for peace
Missions, Prayer, Saint FrancisNancy and Tim Cahoon What started as a friar’s personal prayer intention for Lent became an opportunity for others in his parish and beyond to join in praying for peace throughout this holy season. Fr. Jeff…
Read MoreCelebrate the Feast of St. Francis
Prayer, Saint FrancisBr. Vince Delorenzo with his pet bird Gracie, a Senegal Parrot. Celebrating St. Francis Please join the Franciscan friars of the Province of St. John the Baptist as they honor their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. SOLEMN NOVENA…
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