Reflections from the Mount

Proclaim Good News – Ascension 2021

– Br. Michael, ofm There is a line in the gospel for Ascension Sunday which catches my eye. In the gospel of Mark we read: “They went out and proclaimed […]

Abiding in Love: The Vocation of Motherhood

– Br. Michael, ofm One of my favorite things to do when I get to spend time with my mom is to rest my head on her shoulder. This means […]

The Fullness of Being Brother: Religious Brothers Day 2021

– Br. Michael, ofm   A common question asked to a religious brother is: Why didn’t you go all the way? To which a Brother will often respond with: Pardon […]

Listen – Be – Do: Vocation Sunday 2021

                   – Br. Michael, ofm The nearer you come to God in contemplation, the more you discover God as root of your […]

Easter: In our Midst – Mary Magdalene

                   – Br. Michael, ofm   Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to […]

Easter Litany

Mount St. Francis invites you to pause and reflect on the message and meaning of Easter. The Resurrection of Jesus is such a profound mystery that we need time to […]

Holy Week: In Our Midst – Mary, Mother of Jesus

– Br. Michael, ofm And standing by the Cross of Jesus was his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary, the Magdalene. John […]