St. Anthony of Nagasaki Fraternity’s New Council. From left to right: Minister, Lenny Garcia OFS; Vice-Minister, Sandy Oleksy-Ojikutu OFS; Secretary, Laura Rainey OFS; Treasurer, Bill Hunt OFS; Formation Director, Bob Miller OFS; Councilor, John Cusick OFS; Councilor, Pat George OFS. … Continue reading
A Homily for the Transitus
by Robert Miller, OFS Francis has his hands on our heads. We sit beside his deathbed, and he has his hands on our heads in blessing. Multiple versions of Francis’ passing have come down to us, and although they disagree … Continue reading
Two New Candidates Admitted to the Order
The St. Anthony of Nagasaki fraternity celebrates the admission to Candidacy of Jessica Cabness and Harold Zavarce on June 12, 2021.
Service Day at Franciscan Mission Service House
Jessica sends us this note: Service Day at Casa of FMS was a joyful time spent mowing (see Bob in photo), weeding (Barbara, Pat, Anne-Marie, Harold, & me), planting 💐 (Anne-Marie), & checking electronics (Harold) for use/discard, alongside the young … Continue reading
Penance: Key to Secular Franciscan Spirituality
By Robert D. Miller II OFS The 1978 Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order begins with Francis of Assisi’s Exhortation Concerning Those Who Do and Do Not Do Penance. This text, with its graphic description of the fate of those who do … Continue reading
