Advent 2023 – Week 2- Celebrating 800 Years of the Nativity Scene
Br. Michael, ofm In the Christmas at Greccio 1223 text from the life of St. Francis by Friar Thomas Celano, the account includes the following tidbits of information. “Blessed […]
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Br. Michael, ofm In the Christmas at Greccio 1223 text from the life of St. Francis by Friar Thomas Celano, the account includes the following tidbits of information. “Blessed […]
Advent 2023 – 800 Years – Celebrating the Nativity Scene Each year during the season of Advent we set up Nativity Scenes (crèches) in our homes and churches. This scene […]
– Br. Michael, ofm Blessing of the Christmas Crèche 800 years ago in December of 1223, St. Francis of Assisi had an idea he wanted to share with the […]
– Br. Michael, ofm “You are the light of the world. Now a light does not illumine itself, but instead it diffuses its rays and shines all around upon […]
October 4, 2023 My Dear Brother Francis, Over the past few days as time has shifted into October, I have been paying attention to how creation is preparing […]
– Br. Michael, ofm The air has shifted a refreshing coolness time to take note feel the change an invitation In this season deep color schemes of leaves warm morning […]
– Br. Michael, ofm Have you ever had a moment when a song moves you and your soul deeply? It is like you are completely wrapped up in the words […]
– Br. Michael, ofm September Wisps of color across the sky. Hues of pink, magenta and orange not seen in months. A gentle coolness in the breeze. […]
– Br. Michael, ofm Filled and overflowing is the bucket with garden delights many the variety the colors exuberant you can smell you can taste the goodness already. The kingdom […]
– Br. Michael, ofm Feast of Saint Ann and Saint Joachim Elizabeth and Martin, Raymonde and Francois, Margaret and Lawrence, Phil, Sr. Mag, Laura and Fred, Joyce and Art, Martha, […]
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