I was very honored to attend the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC. It is an inspiring Mass to attend as it recreates the Mass that St. Francis first inspired in Grecchio where he fist laid a baby Jesus in a manger in front of the altar […]
Archives for 2013
Beautiful Video of Assisi, Italy
There is a beautiful video posted to Vimeo of scenes of Assisi, Italy and the countryside (click on link below): https://vimeo.com/23619028
Secular Franciscan Order Urges People of Good Will To Take a Cue from the Example of Pope Francis
NATIONAL FRATERNITY SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER IN THE UNITED STATES Media Contact: Bob Stronach, OFS, 315-796-9468; Mary Stronach, OFS, 315-796-9284, stronach@kateriregion.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2013 Secular Franciscan Order Urges People of Good Will To Take a Cue from the Example of Pope Francis KANSAS CITY — Leaders of the Secular Franciscan Order have issued an appeal to […]
The Secular Franciscan Habit
Up until 1508, Secular Franciscans wore full habits. Then this changed to a large scapular held together by a piece of rope around the waist. Over time, the scapular became smaller until the rope was no longer needed to hold it in place and was was replaced by a string, and both were then worn underneath clothing. Humility, Holiness […]
Happy Feast Day! Blessed Day for all the Saints!
As we prayed today, “Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, today we rejoice in the holy men and women of every time and place. May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever […]