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Awe: The Gift of Easter

  Br. Michael Perras, ofm   Awe is described as a feeling of reverence and respect mixed with wonder. Does this not describe the Resurrection with the encounter of the […]

Renewal: The Essence of Lent

Lenten Reflections with Br. Michael Perras, ofm Week 5   Throughout the season of Lent we have heard scripture which speaks of renewal and being anchored in Christ. As we […]

SUMMER POSITION

MOUNT ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE COCHRANE, ALBERTA   (Temporary Contract: May 1 – August 30, 2024; 40 hours a week) Summary description: This Summer Position primarily attends to groundskeeping, minor repairs […]

Beloved: God For Us

Lenten Reflections with Br. Michael Perras, ofm St. Francis of Assisi composed a beautiful prayer entitled: The Praises of God. In this pray he prays: “You are love, charity; You […]

“Rebuild My Church!”

 Br. Michael Perras, ofm     Rebuild My Church Charism, Commission, Mission   From February 16 – 19, Friars from across Canada along with two Franciscan Sisters and several lay […]

Covenant: Good News Bearers

Lenten Reflections with Br. Michael Perras, ofm   The beautiful story of the promise made to Noah launches us into the first full week of Lent. It is good to […]