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A Silent Witness
From Br. David Luke Hutton, OEF The invitation simply read, “Please support our Coptic Rally on Sunday 03/01/2015 Candle Light Vigil for 21 Egyptians Martyred in Libya 3:00 pm. Nashville Public Library …” … There were many reasons one could have convinced themselves Not to attend. An Outsider from another…
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.
A Different Sort of Birdsong
Post by Karim Metwaly.
The Journey is Always Unfolding
A Novice reflection by Br. Greg Williams, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this summer. So what have I learned? What am I going forward with, as I move towards Profession within the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans? Moving into a new Spiritual realm is never an ending, except…
Finding a Franciscan Home Again
A Novice Reflection by Br. Louis Canter, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this Summer. My name is Louis Canter and I currently am a novice in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. I am not new to religious life, since I was a member of the Friars Minor…
When We Sing, We Pray Twice
From Co-Minister Shoshanah Kay
Greetings All, Peace and Good. The Servant Team met this past week in Pittsburgh. John Michael has sent minutes from this meeting. Let me offer a bit more context in which to hold these minutes. Any shuffle in the mix of people creates new dynamics and makes for a new…
#ShareTheJourney
You can follow the amazing journey of Sister Magdalena, OEF as she travels to Kenya & Rwanda with the Episcopal Migration Service. She will be blogging through the journey and you can follow the whole project on Twitter by tracking the hashtag #ShareTheJourney
Reflections Upon Requesting Life Profession
Br. Ian Vincent, n/OEF plans to travel to the United States from Nagoya, Japan this summer to request lifetime profession with the order. What follows is a brief reflection on his formation process: When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment he replied “You shall love the Lord your…
I Saw an Abandoned Car Along the Road Today.
by John Syvertson on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:58pm • I saw an abandoned car along the road today and wondered what the story was of the owner. The license plate said Wyoming. It seems that since the oil boom hit about 18 months ago, I am seeing a…