Reflections from the Mount

Be Bold: Write the Story of Your Life

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– 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 […]

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Moment of Autumn Grace

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– 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 […]

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Thanksgiving: Always Gratitude

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– 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 […]

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Feast Day Dear Francis October 4, 2012

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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 […]

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

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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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“Blessing of the Animals”

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“Blessing of the Animals” October 3, (Sunday) 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm The outdoor ecumenical prayer service will include a blessing of family pets. Join us! The Blessing ritual will […]

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The Dawning of Autumn  

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                                        – Br. Michael, ofm   Autumn dawns, greeting me. I […]

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