Transitus is the annual celebration by Franciscans throughout the world of the passing of St. Francis from this life to life with God. It is celebrated the night of October 3, the eve of his feast day. The word “transitus” … Continue reading
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Reflect, and act, on this prayer daily. May it bring peace to you, your community, and our world. Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there … Continue reading
New St. Francis App
Come and See: Franciscan Spirituality and Share with New App The new St. Francis App was originally released in December of 2013 in Italian, but was just recently updated in English. Developed by the Italian company Matitegiovanotte in collaboration with … Continue reading
Franciscan Apps
There are quite a few good apps now available for the iPhone, Droid Phones, and tablets the help with Franciscan Spirtuality, tourism, and history: PRAYER iBreviary Pro Terra Sancta This App was developed by the Custodia, the Franciscan Friars of … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading