by Jessica Cabness, PhD January 23, 2021 There are 666 undocumented minor children detained at the U.S. border with Mexico, separated from their parents during the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy meted out to undocumented aliens (Cassady, 11/9/20). Separating children as young … Continue reading
Americans with Disabilities Act @ 30
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFKicqqVME8) and for better awareness of the challenges still being faced by the disabled community our fraternity wishes to share several resources. Kristen, one … Continue reading
Resources for Change: Confronting Personal and Systemic Racism
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
