Chapter Greetings
Whether you are on your way to St. Louis or simply want to extend greetings of love, you can comment on this post and your message will be shared with the Sisters and Brothers gathered in Chapter. Safe travels everyone!
Category: Miscellaneous
The Zeitgeist of Our Age- A Message from the Chaplain
As we come to this year’s Chapter/Convocation, we do so at a nodal point in history. Fellow Franciscan, Richard Rohr, noted that there is a subtle but profound difference between change and transformation. The former happens whenever something new enters the culture. It can take shape slowly. Or happen literally…
Prayers for Emanuel AME Church
We stand in solidarity with you in the aftermath of this horrific racially-motivated hate crime. Know that you are not alone. We mourn with you. We pray with you. We stand with you. On Wednesday night, a gunman opened fire in a historic African American church – at least 9…
A Few Spots Remaining! (Updated)
UPDATE: Registration is now closed! Thanks to everyone who signed up. Start planning now to attend Chapter 2016 in Indianapolis, IN There are 7 spots remaining for the 2015 Chapter/Convocation. If you’re wondering whether God is calling you to explore this community, consider this your sign! Registration will be held open…
Chapter/Convocation 2015
Please be aware, time is running out to register for the 2015 Chapter/Convocation in St. Louis. Open registration closes on June 1. Attending a Chapter can be one of the best ways to engage with the Order, discern your call to religious life, and experience the joy of living, learning…
GreatLakes Lighthouse Regional Gathering
The Great Lakes Lighthouse Conference met on April 30-May 2nd at Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN. Those in attendance were Sr. Chris Petersen, Br. Craig Robert Miller, Br. Keith Downey, Br. John, son of Syvert and Sr. Dale Carmen. The theme of the weekend was celebrating our Brother and Sisterhood…
Welcome Tony Rennett
This past weekend, Brother Carlo, OEF, Brother David, OFM Cap, Tony Rennett, and Tony’s spouse Tina all met at the Mt. Alverno Retreat Centre in Caledon, Ontario. Br. Carlo received Novice vows from Tony on behalf of the Order. All four participants celebrated this special occasion. We welcome Br. Tony and…
A Report from the Prism Conference
Posted for Br. Louis Canter, n/OEF The red glow of the candle next to the bowl filled with sand keeps reminding me of the extraordinary event I was privileged to experience in Tampa this past week. The three colored sand mixed together is a reminder of the three major faith…
The People of God: A Sacred Prism
Let us join in prayer for the presenters and participants in this special conference, held from April 12-14 in Tampa, FL http://rootsandbranchesprograms.org/Tampa2015.html In these times of uncertainly, fear, and suspicion of people from different faith traditions, this conference affirms the Divine Light that shines through all people of Godly faith,…
There’s More Than One Way to Preach the Gospel
Br. Cesare Bonizzi, OFM Cap. has a unique way of sharing God’s love- with the driving sounds of Heavy Metal Music.
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The Zeitgeist of Our Age- A Message from the Chaplain
As we come to this year’s Chapter/Convocation, we do so at a nodal point in history. Fellow Franciscan, Richard Rohr, noted that there is a subtle but profound difference between change and transformation. The former happens whenever something new enters the culture. It can take shape slowly. Or happen literally…
Prayers for Emanuel AME Church
We stand in solidarity with you in the aftermath of this horrific racially-motivated hate crime. Know that you are not alone. We mourn with you. We pray with you. We stand with you. On Wednesday night, a gunman opened fire in a historic African American church – at least 9…
A Few Spots Remaining! (Updated)
UPDATE: Registration is now closed! Thanks to everyone who signed up. Start planning now to attend Chapter 2016 in Indianapolis, IN There are 7 spots remaining for the 2015 Chapter/Convocation. If you’re wondering whether God is calling you to explore this community, consider this your sign! Registration will be held open…
Chapter/Convocation 2015
Please be aware, time is running out to register for the 2015 Chapter/Convocation in St. Louis. Open registration closes on June 1. Attending a Chapter can be one of the best ways to engage with the Order, discern your call to religious life, and experience the joy of living, learning…
GreatLakes Lighthouse Regional Gathering
The Great Lakes Lighthouse Conference met on April 30-May 2nd at Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN. Those in attendance were Sr. Chris Petersen, Br. Craig Robert Miller, Br. Keith Downey, Br. John, son of Syvert and Sr. Dale Carmen. The theme of the weekend was celebrating our Brother and Sisterhood…
Welcome Tony Rennett
This past weekend, Brother Carlo, OEF, Brother David, OFM Cap, Tony Rennett, and Tony’s spouse Tina all met at the Mt. Alverno Retreat Centre in Caledon, Ontario. Br. Carlo received Novice vows from Tony on behalf of the Order. All four participants celebrated this special occasion. We welcome Br. Tony and…
A Report from the Prism Conference
Posted for Br. Louis Canter, n/OEF The red glow of the candle next to the bowl filled with sand keeps reminding me of the extraordinary event I was privileged to experience in Tampa this past week. The three colored sand mixed together is a reminder of the three major faith…
The People of God: A Sacred Prism
Let us join in prayer for the presenters and participants in this special conference, held from April 12-14 in Tampa, FL http://rootsandbranchesprograms.org/Tampa2015.html In these times of uncertainly, fear, and suspicion of people from different faith traditions, this conference affirms the Divine Light that shines through all people of Godly faith,…
There’s More Than One Way to Preach the Gospel
Br. Cesare Bonizzi, OFM Cap. has a unique way of sharing God’s love- with the driving sounds of Heavy Metal Music.