A conversation with the Franciscan Minister General and the Editor of The Holy Land Review His job is to be the leader of of Franciscan friars worldwide. He is a successor of St. Francis of Assisi. He is an American and he is the Franciscan […]
St. Francis and the early Nativity
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 […]
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 […]