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This issue of Spirit+Life is dedicated to the great mystery of our salvation, which Francis lived in a tangible form during the Christmas celebration in Greccio, where the town of Bethlehem (the house of bread), was rendered visible in the Bread of Life, the Word made flesh, in the manger.… Continue Reading Quarterly Journal of Franciscan Culture focused on Greccio
This resource is designed by Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. and Artist Joseph Dorniak, OFM Conv. to help bring the spirituality of Saint Francis and the words of Pope Francis into our Advent preparation. This resource is available in 14 languages and can be accessed on the Franciscan Voice website under resources. Franciscanvoice.org… Continue Reading Greccio and the O Antiphons
The Federation has received requests to use the Power Point presentation to accompany the Stations of the Creche prayer service. As we continuing to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Greccio, and as we move toward the Advent and Christmas seasons, we wanted to make this available to our members. The… Continue Reading Update: Stations of the Creche Resource
Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation, and the Order of Friars Minor Holy Name Province JPIC office are working together to raise awareness about and advocate for environmental justice, focusing on communities of color and low wealth that are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. We invite you to participate in a… Continue Reading Environmental Justice Series
Tau Publishing has introduced their new 2024 Franciscan Sanctuaries of Solitude Wall Calendar-featuring the feast days of Franciscan Saints and Blesseds – a captivating tribute to the mesmerizing beauty and spiritual serenity of these inspirational Franciscan sanctuaries. Immerse yourself in a year-long journey through the tranquil landscapes of these iconic religious… Continue Reading Franciscan Sanctuaries of Solitude Wall Calendar: Percentage of Sales to Federation
Franciscan Morning & Evening Praise prayer book is not back in print through Tau Publishing. It has been reprinted in a two volume set with no ribbons. A limited supply has been reprinted and can be purchased through Tau Publishing. More information and a link to purchase can be found… Continue Reading Franciscan Morning & Evening Praise Back in Print
Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise 2 Volume set is back in print through Tau Publishing. Volume I-Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and the Triduum-770 pages Volume II-Easter and Ordinary Time-841 pages. This is a perfect bound edition that does not have ribbons.
In June, the Franciscan Federation announced A Year of Listening & Learning 2024. We are excited to share the dates for both in-person and virtual sessions and encourage you to Save-A-Date! All sessions will have a consistent structure, offering members the opportunity to voice their aspirations and desires for the Federation.… Continue Reading SAVE THE DATE: A Year of Listening & Learning 2024
The Franciscan Central Archive (FCA) will be a physical center, following national archival standards, with a reading room, exhibition space, lecture hall, and robust virtual presence. Researchers will be able to study congregational ministries, shared vocations, and Franciscan charism across the collections. The FCA will be supported by charism- based… Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive Monthly Newsletter
The Franciscan Central Archive (FCA) is a sustainable, charism-based collaborative repository for the combined archival collections of Franciscan entities across the United States. FCA preserves, protects, and provides access to the records of its Franciscan entities for the purposes of research and knowledge through a collaborative repository that will carry… Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive