Reflections from the Mount

Reminders from the Journey

                  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

                  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

                  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

                  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

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

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

Season of Creation: Listening to the Voice of Creation

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