Reflections from the Mount

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Season of Creation: Listening to the Voice of Creation

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                 – Br. Michael, ofm   The Season of Creation begins on September 1 and continues to the Feast of St. Francis of […]

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World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

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Pope Francis declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Half-day prayer retreat includes a reflective walk, Eucharist, time for prayer, and a delicious […]

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