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Sainthood: We Are Light

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                  Br. Michael, ofm Last week I had a conversation with a bright young man with a deep soul. When asked about what he wants in life, he was […]

Reminders from the Journey

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                  Br. Michael, ofm This past week we had two events in our Franciscan life which caused me to pause and ponder. As one journeys in this way of […]

Beginning Now

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                  Br. Michael, ofm I think there is an illusion that once someone joins a religious community their life is set for them with a steady pattern of the […]

Heart Space at Thanksgiving

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                  Br. Michael, ofm Ten years ago, on Thanksgiving weekend, I told my parents I was considering joining the Franciscans. I statement which I don’t believe I would fully […]

A Letter to St. Francis

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                  Br. Michael, ofm October 4, 2022   Dear Brother Francis,   As we come to this annual celebration of your life, I am again reminded of how you […]

Blessing of Pets

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October 2 MOUNT SAINT FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE 41160 Retreat Road Pets of all religious backgrounds and their owners are welcome! St. Francis gave special consideration to all of God’s creatures, […]

Always With Me

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                 – Br. Michael, ofm “You are always with me.” (Luke 15. 31) the father says to the elder son in the parable […]