It is not easy being a Rodent on a Franciscan journey especially when one of your assignments is community building with cats. There are times when I’m not sure if I’m reaching my intended audience. Maybe I just need more exposure to cat body language or a better understanding of…
On April 3-5, 2018 the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and our partners will gather in Washington, D.C. for a historic event to launch its Truth and Racial Justice Initiative. As we mark 50 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
The following statement was prepared by the OEF Servant Council: Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” This is not optional for us. As followers of Jesus, we in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans must say “No” to ending DACA. Our values based on the Gospels leads…
Plenty of folks have asked and we’re happy to confirm that Chapter 2018 has been scheduled for June 28-July 1 in St. Louis, MO. The host for our community will be the Pallotine Renewal Center in Florissant.
Flat Francis is coming to Chapter! St. Francis Episcopal Church in Holden, MA has dispatched Flat Francis as a summer vacation and travel companion to all of their parishioners. The Associate Rector, Rev. Karen Safstrom was kind enough to send one to OEF, so Flat Francis could attend a Chapter…
The Annual Chapter meeting of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans will be held in Chicago, IL at the Cenacle Retreat Center. Chapter will run June 22-25, with an optional retreat day on June 21. This gathering includes the annual discernment work of the Order, a Convocation to refresh and deepen…
A sixfold reflection to meditate on Franciscan vocation: Three knots- interpersonal Poverty- how do I find right relations with things? Chastity- how do I find right relations with my body and respect the sacredness of others bodies? Obedience – how do I find right relations with God and the…
A Franciscan Manifesto for Divesting Your Ego Divest yourself of any monetary or material possession that is there for the sake of your ego and identity Do nothing that fosters greater social disparity; divest yourself of any real or perceived privileges Wear no uniforms or logos that identify yourself…
