The National Executive Council of the Secular Franciscan Order in the US issued a letter responding to the recent Pennsylvania Grand Jury report on the sexual abuse and cover ups in the Catholic Church. Within this letter, addressed to all … Continue reading
Bearers of Peace
Rhett Engelking, OFS (right side in photo above) served as a member of the DC Peace Team, a trained unit of unarmed civilian protectors during the Unite the Right rally on August 12th. According to the press release, the DC … Continue reading
Patrick Abbott admitted into the Secular Franciscan Order
On Saturday May 12th we formally admitted Patrick Abbott into the Secular Franciscan Order. Welcome Patrick! His formation as an Inquirer completed, Patrick now becomes a Candidate. Guided by the Holy Spirit and with the support of his fraternity, Patrick … Continue reading
Imitating Our Blessed Mother’s Complete Self-Giving: Reflections on the Rule
Reflection by MaryCatherine Bibro, OFS Article 9: ” The Virgin Mary, humble servant of the Lord, was open to His every word. She was embraced by Francis with indescribable love and declared protectoress and advocate of his family” . Francis … Continue reading
Celebrating 40 Years of the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order: Reflections on Living the Rule.
Happy New Year! 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the approval by Blessed Pope Paul VI of the 1978 Rule for Secular Franciscans. St. Pope John Paul II urged all Secular Franciscans to, “Study, love and live the Rule of … Continue reading
