September 17, 2024

Cross for Secular Franciscans

Why I Became a Secular Franciscan

St. Francis established three different Orders. The first one is for the friars; the second is for nuns, such as the Poor Clares; and the third is the Secular Franciscan Order.

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Eager to Love

Richard Rohr, OFM, is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher whose work is grounded in Christian mysticism, practices of contemplation and self-emptying, and compassion for the marginalized. He is a Franciscan priest and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation ...
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Drone footage shows residents gathering around a bridge next to the Franciscan monastery amid flooding in Klodzko, in the Lower Silesia region of Poland Sept. 15, 2024, in this still image from social media video.

Historic Franciscan monastery under water as southwestern Poland suffers disastrous floods

Poland's government is preparing a decree of a state of natural disaster as the southwestern part of the country was severely flooded by torrential rains caused by Storm Boris.
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man walking on board walk through fields.

The Precious Fallow

When you think of the indwelling of your spiritual life, do you see different seasons at play? Growth spurts, slower times?
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fresh water falling from a waterfall

Sister Water, Precious and Pure

Water always and forever seeks the lower, and even the lowest, place.
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