Reflections from the Mount

Psalm 145: The Abounding Greatness of God’s Love

Psalm 145: The Abounding Greatness of God’s Love                       – Br. Michael, ofm As the season of autumn was welcomed this week, I have been in awe of the splendour of […]

Annual Blessing of Pets

October 4 is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals and Ecology   All trails lead to Mount Saint Francis for pets of all religious […]

Actions of Solidarity: Ideal Generosity

Actions of Solidarity: Ideal Generosity                   – Br. Michael, OFM “Morning!” I called out as jogged past the man walking his dog in the dawn moments of the day. “Morning.” came […]

My Heart Is Ready – A Reflection on Year One by Br. Michael, ofm

My Heart Is Ready – A Reflection on Year One I have had profiles written on me, interviews done and photo shoots. I began a new ministry, extended my ministry […]

Open Heart and Soul: Reflections on the Depth of Vocation by Br. Michael, ofm

Open Heart and Soul I open my heart to love to holiness to life these trinitarian gifts entwine through my heart and soul… beat – beat heartbeat each beat. I […]

Abiding in Christ: Feast Day of St. Clare 2020, August 11 by Br. Michael, ofm

  “Abide in me as I abide in you.” “Abide in my love” (John 15.4-10) What does it mean to abide? The dictionary definition is to “accept or act in […]

Summer Prayer by Br. Michael, ofm

Summer Prayer by Br. Michael, ofm

Summer Prayer by Br. Michael, ofm’ God of the Summer, of sunshine and bright skies, of warm breezes and cool refreshing night air, of gardens blooming and flowers delighting, of […]