Fall is a time that is caught between two seasons. Summer is fading, but Fall has not quite arrived. The days are still warm, but the evenings are cooler. The light changes. Leaves begin to turn.
There’s a quiet for four Franciscans who live at the St. Francis Friary in Teutopolis in central Illinois.
With immense joy and deep gratitude to God, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe have humbly accepted stewardship of Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish) from the Diocese of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
This year we commemorate the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death. When he was dying, Francis wanted his followers to continue bringing their spirituality into the world.
Did you know that only 5 percent of plastics used in the United States get recycled?
I keep seeing St. Francis of Assisi credited as saying, “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” I have looked in several places but cannot find where he said this.
Bro. Ricky Medere, OFM, knows what it’s like to get his hands dirty. Before entering the Franciscan community in 2023, he worked as a mechanic.
October is an important month for Franciscans. Perhaps none more than this year. There will be prayers and liturgies, as well as the raising of glasses in unity and celebration, culminating a year of pilgrimages and special events.
On June 20, Franciscan TV’s Friar Time presented a voice that perhaps isn’t listened to enough—not the voice of an expert, a politician, or a commentator, but a young man.
When St. Francis famously met up with a leper, he didn’t just throw him some money. The man from Assisi embraced and kissed him.
