Meditations « St. Francis Fraternity

October Meditation

September 30th, 2011%

This month, as we prepare for trick and treaters on All Hallowed Eve, let us be prepared for whoever shows up at our door, at any time.

All of us long for a sense of meaning and purpose. All over the world, people are starving for answers, and the Holy Spirit wants to direct them . . . → Read More: October Meditation

September Meditation

September 3rd, 2011%

Peace and blessings.

Hope everyone survived the earth quake and Hurricane Irene. As summer winds down, autumn turns leaves to gold; it is a fitting time to commemorate the Stigmata of St. Francis, Sep. 17.

Let us take this time to call to mind the rule and life of the Secular Franciscan: to observe the . . . → Read More: September Meditation

As we approach August 15, the feast of Our Lady’s Assumption into Heaven, it seems a perfect time to revere and honor our Mother. Fitting, too, to consider her complete and total faith in Yahweh’s providence for her.

Are we ready and willing to follow Mary’s example in all things, saying, “Be . . . → Read More: August Meditation

July’s Meditation

June 28th, 2011%

Today is the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist as I ponder a meditation for our Fraternity Newsletter.

The priest who celebrated Mass this morning said in his homily that not only was John the precursor of Christ, he carries a message to all of us that we were knit in our mother’s . . . → Read More: July’s Meditation

We have to make it happen!
The ministry of promoting justice and peace must, therefore, touch the attitudes and actions of every Secular Franciscan. As important as it is, it is not enough merely to pray for social justice to happen. We have to make it happen! “Individually and collectively” the Secular Franciscans are called to be in the front lines […]
A path for the Holy Spirit
Conversion has two elements for its completion. First, we need to rid ourselves of the things that hinder gospel living. That includes not only “stuff” but also habits, attitudes, mindsets, lifestyles etc. that hinder hearing and living the Gospel. Secondly, conversion calls us to commit our lives to Jesus and his gospel call. It calls […]
With joy and hope
Without diminishing our beliefs, we approach others with love rather than domination. We approach others with a desire to share what is important to us rather than make them feel insignificant or stupid. We approach others with a readiness to understand them rather than presuming that they should think like us. We approach others with […]
Sincerely dedicated
Perhaps, you will not be required to pour out your blood as a martyr, but you will certainly be asked to give a coherent and steadfast witness in fulfilling the promises made at your Baptism and Confirmation, which you renewed and confirmed with your profession in the Franciscan Secular Order. By virtue of this profession, […]
The Secular Franciscan Monthly Pledge
We realize the importance of giving glory to God, of striving for holiness and of working for the spiritual and temporal welfare of others. We see the great value of the Secular Franciscan Way of Life to achieve these all important goals in life. Therefore, we resolve to observe the teaching and footsteps of Jesus […]

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