“The words “Fratelli tutti” are from St. Francis of Assisi, just as were the words “Laudato Si’” which the pope chose as the title of his second encyclical. It is highly significant that the Argentine pope has decided to sign the encyclical at the tomb of St. Francis. As he has stated on numerous occasions, […]
MercyHour a new website for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
Join Our MercyHour Each day, God willing, during this Holy Year of Mercy, two Secular Franciscans, Deacon Tom Bello & John Clem, are offering a minor, but daily sustenance for our common pilgrimage closer to Christ and to salvation. We will also be featuring some guest bloggers durign this Jubilee Year of Mercy. This website […]
Hosting First Annual Virginia Gathering
Mount LaVerna Fraternity was honored to host the first Virginia Gathering of Secular Franciscan Fraternities on August 9, 2014. It was a great meeting of Secular Franciscans from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Fr. Gregory Kandt, pastor at Church of the Incarnation, was the keynote speaker who gave a great talk about finding the message […]
Conversation with Franciscan Minister General
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 […]
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 […]