Celebrating Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ Mercy is very dear to Franciscans, in fact in some ways, it is our vocation. An early life of St. Francis, called the Legend of the Three Companions, described our way…
Read MoreMother Teresa in Cincinnati ~ “I can’t believe I actually shook hands with a saint,” recalls benefactor and friend, Marian Souders, reflecting on Mother Teresa’s visit to the Franciscan Seminary in 1981. Mother Teresa…
Read MorePeaking through the fog sits Santa Maria de Angeles in the valley below Assisi, Italy. The tiny Portiuncula (“little portion”) lives inside; one of the many Franciscan churches where you may receive the Pardon of Assisi. The Pardon…
Read MoreThe Litany of the Saints Three friars say ‘yes’ to ordination ~ Why have so many people come so far? “They are good men and will do great things,” says Jordan Neeck, referring to friends Clifford Hennings,…
Read MoreBr. Chris Meyer, OFM Technology Expert ~ On April 19th, Br. Chris Meyer, OFM, left the US for his new ministry in Jamaica, “I’m looking forward to continuing the work friars are doing across [the Diocese of]…
Read MoreAuthor Barb Coyle holds her book, “In the Land of “Soon Come” illustrated by 14-year-old Taylor Kling. Love of Jamaicans led to book ~ “Barb Coyle is just one special lady.” Those were the words spoken by…
Read MoreFr. Larry Zurek, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy in his talk, “The Mystery of Mercy” ~ When I returned home from being commissioned a Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday,…
Read MoreCincinnati Bengal’s Andrew Whitworth and Dhani Jones signed footballs for the Friars Club Kids. They put their hearts into helping ~ Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They are athletes who advocate for youth, activists…
Read More♪ “At the Old Ball Game!” ♬ ~ Fr. Stephen Cho from South Korea At noon on Opening Day, Fr. Stephen Cho is glued to his smartphone, thumbs churning out tweets and Facebook posts. By…
Read MoreFr. John Quigley, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith,” quotes Fr. John reading…
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