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So far The Franciscan Friars has created 131 blog entries.

Franciscan Faces
The Power of Hospitality

Conversations are the most powerful influencers in the world. They shape who we are. They influence what we do. What's more, they build relationships, foster understanding, promote growth, and change perspectives. As we know, conversations can be good or bad, enlightening or disheartening. So, what can we do when we're stuck in a conversation that makes us feel uncomfortable, agitated, or helpless? What can we do during a conversation to fend off negative influences?  

By |2025-06-04T11:44:28-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Franciscan Faces|Comments Off on Franciscan Faces
The Power of Hospitality
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Franciscan Ministry
Brothers Walking Together Inspire Friars in Formation to Break Out of Their Comfort Zone

800 years ago, if you were a layperson who followed St. Francis of Assisi and asked to join his order, he likely would not have responded as you expected. If you had a family or a job you were passionate about, he would have counseled you to not leave them but to embrace and live the Gospel in your work and day-to-day life.  

By |2025-06-04T11:43:17-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Franciscan Ministry, Trending|Comments Off on Franciscan Ministry
Brothers Walking Together Inspire Friars in Formation to Break Out of Their Comfort Zone
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A Friar’s Notes
Pentecost

As we begin to journey through the Easter season, we are reminded that love is stronger than death and that in Christ, life is transformed, not ended. The Resurrection of Jesus assures us that those we love are never truly lost but live on in the embrace of God's eternal mercy.  

By |2025-07-03T18:26:58-04:00June 2nd, 2025|A Friar's Notes|Comments Off on A Friar’s Notes
Pentecost
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Planned Giving
Francis, Unofficial Patron Saint for Father’s Day

This Easter season, we hear at Mass the story of the resurrected Jesus walking the road to Emmaus, where he heard his disciples describe the amazing events which culminate during this season.  

By |2025-06-04T11:45:24-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Planned Giving, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Planned Giving
Francis, Unofficial Patron Saint for Father’s Day
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Franciscan Faces
From Car Design to Franciscan Art Inspired by Migrants

Conversations are the most powerful influencers in the world. They shape who we are. They influence what we do. What's more, they build relationships, foster understanding, promote growth, and change perspectives. As we know, conversations can be good or bad, enlightening or disheartening. So, what can we do when we're stuck in a conversation that makes us feel uncomfortable, agitated, or helpless? What can we do during a conversation to fend off negative influences?  

By |2025-08-27T12:44:12-04:00May 27th, 2025|Franciscan Faces, Franciscan Way Magazine|Comments Off on Franciscan Faces
From Car Design to Franciscan Art Inspired by Migrants
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Franciscan Faces
Fray Gerardo Vargas:
Esto es lo que quiero, y lo que yo busco

Conversations are the most powerful influencers in the world. They shape who we are. They influence what we do. What's more, they build relationships, foster understanding, promote growth, and change perspectives. As we know, conversations can be good or bad, enlightening or disheartening. So, what can we do when we're stuck in a conversation that makes us feel uncomfortable, agitated, or helpless? What can we do during a conversation to fend off negative influences?  

By |2025-09-02T10:42:22-04:00May 27th, 2025|Franciscan Faces, Franciscan Way Magazine|Comments Off on Franciscan Faces
Fray Gerardo Vargas:
Esto es lo que quiero, y lo que yo busco
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Franciscan Faces
Fray Gerardo Vargas:
“This is what I want. This is what I seek.”

Conversations are the most powerful influencers in the world. They shape who we are. They influence what we do. What's more, they build relationships, foster understanding, promote growth, and change perspectives. As we know, conversations can be good or bad, enlightening or disheartening. So, what can we do when we're stuck in a conversation that makes us feel uncomfortable, agitated, or helpless? What can we do during a conversation to fend off negative influences?  

By |2025-09-02T10:41:57-04:00May 27th, 2025|Franciscan Faces, Franciscan Way Magazine|Comments Off on Franciscan Faces
Fray Gerardo Vargas:
“This is what I want. This is what I seek.”
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Franciscan Ministry
A Reflection on Franciscan Evangelization

800 years ago, if you were a layperson who followed St. Francis of Assisi and asked to join his order, he likely would not have responded as you expected. If you had a family or a job you were passionate about, he would have counseled you to not leave them but to embrace and live the Gospel in your work and day-to-day life.  

By |2025-09-02T10:41:32-04:00May 27th, 2025|Franciscan Ministry, Franciscan Way Magazine, Trending|Comments Off on Franciscan Ministry
A Reflection on Franciscan Evangelization
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Franciscan Ministry
The Poor Clares’ Perseverance in the United States

800 years ago, if you were a layperson who followed St. Francis of Assisi and asked to join his order, he likely would not have responded as you expected. If you had a family or a job you were passionate about, he would have counseled you to not leave them but to embrace and live the Gospel in your work and day-to-day life.  

By |2025-09-02T10:40:58-04:00May 27th, 2025|Franciscan Ministry, Franciscan Way Magazine, Trending|Comments Off on Franciscan Ministry
The Poor Clares’ Perseverance in the United States
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Franciscan Ministry
When Superheroes Unite, Wonderful Things Happen! Franciscan Avengers Assemble!

800 years ago, if you were a layperson who followed St. Francis of Assisi and asked to join his order, he likely would not have responded as you expected. If you had a family or a job you were passionate about, he would have counseled you to not leave them but to embrace and live the Gospel in your work and day-to-day life.  

By |2025-09-02T10:35:31-04:00May 27th, 2025|Trending, Franciscan Ministry, Franciscan Way Magazine|Comments Off on Franciscan Ministry
When Superheroes Unite, Wonderful Things Happen! Franciscan Avengers Assemble!
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