By Laura Rainey, OFS with contributions from other members of the St. Anthony of Nagasaki Secular Franciscan fraternity As part of our collective and ongoing education in matters of racism and anti-racism, I recommend the following articles, books, and podcasts … Continue reading
Prayers During a Pandemic
We have received several prayers that we would like to share with you. I hope they bring you comfort and peace. A Franciscan Prayer as We Confront Coronavirus Dear Father, Almighty Healer and Physician, we bring our fears, anxiety and … Continue reading
Fraternity Day of Service at the FMS Casa
Our fraternity members scrubbed, painted, washed, and moved heavy furniture during our day of service at the Franciscan Mission Service house, “Casa San Salvador”. The home where the FMS volunteers live and where our fraternity meets was in need of … Continue reading
Assisi Take-Aways: ‘Got a Fresh Tau’
By John Cusick, OFS with Evelyn Rivera Cusick “How was Assisi?” asked a friend after my recent trip there with Fr. Erick Lopez, OFM and 14 others. Most were Latinos from St. Camillus Intercultural Parish in Silver Spring, Md., other … Continue reading
Benefit Concert for Pax Christi July 7th
Marty Haugen, ValLimar Jansen, and Msgr. Ray East will be featured in “A Celebration of CommUnity in Song” on July 7th 2019 at 7:30pm at St. Camillus Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD. This is a benefit concert for Pax … Continue reading