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Answering God’s Call, Together
By Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. The current synod on synodality underway throughout the entire Church has been undertaken to awaken greater participation in the life of the Church by all the baptized....
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Synodality of the Parish
What is the dream of the Franciscan friars when they work for a parish? In the entranceway to the parish center at St. Anthony of Padua church in Angola, Indiana, there is a large reproduction of the...
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What is the Synod?
Catholics throughout the world have been hearing about and participating in preparatory discussions for the Synod of Bishops that will take place in October 2023. Pope Francis has selected the overall...
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Donor Spotlight – Helen White
The friars would like to wish friend and supporter, Helen White, a Happy 100 years! Helen and her late husband, Bill, sold the land on which the Franciscan Retreat Center in Prior Lake, MN now rests to...
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Message of the Holy Father Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of...
Message of the Holy Father Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 21.07.2022 The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Francis on the occasion of...
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A Garden of Peace and Reflection
A Garden of Peace and Reflection by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused the growth.” 1 Cor. 6 “I cook and Fr. John encourages others to join us.” Fr. George...
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Rain Gardens – For Beauty and Function
Rain Gardens – For Beauty and Function by friar Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv. In these times of increasing droughts, floods, and unpredictable climate changes, rain gardens can help to alleviate...
View ArticleBecoming More Sustainable- One Step at a Time
Becoming More Sustainable- One Step at a Time by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Friar Joe West, one of our priest friars, served as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua parish in Clarksville, Indiana, from 2010...
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Lentil and Squash Soup Curry
Lentil and Squash Soup Curry Ingredients 2 pound of Lentils 1, 3-4 pound bottle squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into ½ inch chunks 1 cup of water 3 Green chiles (the number of chiles depends upon...
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Q & A with Father John Pozhathuparambil
Q & A with Father John Pozhathuparambil How do you engage students in becoming more involved with environmental efforts? I believe education, mindfulness, and action are essential in environmental...
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Listening: An Act of Love
During my novitiate year, 1980-81, I discovered that the word, “obedience,” comes from a Latin word, obediere, which means, “listen to” or “pay attention to.” Like most people, I understood the vow of...
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Journeying Together
Journeying Together by friar Mario Serrano, OFM Conv. A path forward does not happen by further marginalizing our sisters and brothers. A path forward comes with consolation and reconciliation....
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Hand in Hand with the Mission of God’s Love
Walking hand in hand is a sign of love and intimacy. The simplicity of this touch connects directly to the heart, mind, and soul. I recall my grandmother taking me by the hand as we walked together in...
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The Seed of the Church
The Seed of the Chruch friar Alberto Bravo, OFM Conv. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church -Tertullian, 160-220 CE Left to Right: Conventual Franciscan Martyrs, Blessed Michael Tomaszek,...
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Hear Our Earth
Fr. Juan Lopez, OFM Conv. and Fr. Thomas Fetz, OFM Conv., enjoying the garden areas of San Damiano Friary in San Antonio, TX. One of the greatest tricks corporations ever pulled was making...
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Trusting the Community of Faith
Trusting the Community of Faith by friar Martin Day, OFM Conv. I did a test question at morning Mass lately, asking the friars “When did you first hear of “synodality?” No one recalled hearing about it...
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The Power of Prayer – Having Faith
Having Faith A lady from Columbus, OH who was on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, OH was very interested in viewing the display cases that we have in the Lower Basilica....
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Friars and the Arts: Companions on the Journey
(This article is the first in a series that provides some background to our friends and supporters about the interface of the friars and the arts. This first article will focus on efforts by friars of...
View ArticleFranciscan Arts Initiative – Docent Application
The application should include: Volunteer Docent Application – Franciscan Arts Initiative at Mount St. Francis Name: Address: Email: Phone: Emergency Contact: Why do you want to become a Volunteer Art...
View ArticleCoffee Shop Synodality
When I was a teenager, my uncle, who worked in the circulation department of a morning newspaper, asked me to cover a route for him temporarily. The route was more toward downtown than the one I...
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