St. Francis and Christmas: A Celebration of Love
Roch Niemier, OFM
October 28, 2025
You are God’s beloved. This was proven by the Incarnation and brought to life in Greccio 800 years ago.
Posts from:
Roch Niemier, OFM
Roch Niemier, OFM (d. 2010) was past president of Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, a position he held for nearly a quarter century. He was honored by the citizens of Assisi for bringing pilgrims from over fifty nations to tour the holy places of Francis and Clare.
Embrace the Rhythm of Prayer
Roch Niemier, OFM
October 14, 2025
The practice of solitude uncovers and heightens that uniqueness, and fraternal life deepens in the respect and support the brothers give to each one’s unique aloneness.
Hearts Conformed to Christ
Roch Niemier, OFM
September 14, 2025
It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.
Be Your Truest Self
Roch Niemier, OFM
September 7, 2025
The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.
Rebuild the House of God
Roch Niemier, OFM
September 6, 2025
The reflection of ourselves in the cross is difficult to describe, and I’m sure equally difficult to understand or accept.
The Beauty of Humanness
Roch Niemier, OFM
August 31, 2025
The God we see in this image is a God of such overflowing love that it spills over into all of creation and into our hearts.
‘Most High Glorious God!’
Roch Niemier, OFM
August 3, 2025
If you look closely at Christ on the San Damiano Cross, as painted on this cross, you will see that it is neither a bloody body nor one twisted in anguish.