Peace. Let There Be Peace
by Br. Michael, ofm When war ravages, when nations dissolve, when countries turn on each other, Peace. Let there be peace. When cultures clash, when peoples see only […]
Upcoming Advent Retreats
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Centre Invites You to Register for any of these Upcoming Advent Retreats… Advent is a time for us to review our journey, renew our vision […]
Be Bold: Write the Story of Your Life
– Br. Michael, ofm This past week I was handed the gift of sitting in a classroom being part of a one week intensive about storytelling and how God continually […]
Moment of Autumn Grace
– Br. Michael, ofm The autumn sun is the perfect hue of yellow masked gently by a whisp of clouds. I slide into my long-time favorite handmade shades of brown […]
Thanksgiving: Always Gratitude
– Br. Michael, ofm Gratitude can mean different things for different people, at different moments in each of our lives. Right now, some people are grateful to be […]
Feast Day Dear Francis October 4, 2012
October 4, 2021 My Dear Brother Francis, You are quoted as saying, “Let us begin, brothers, to serve God. Let us begin and let us make progress, because up to […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre will be closed September 30 to commemorate this first national day for Truth and Reconciliation. The friars and staff are using this time to take […]
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Family Festival to celebrate the Jubilee of St. Francis on August 8, 2026September 11, 2026 - 2:43 pm
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