Divine Mercy Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Vero Beach, Florida

USCCB on Religious Freedom

Amazon Relief video

Many people assist in the work of Amazon Relief, both in the United States and in the Amazon. Administration in the United States is coordinated by Jim Flickinger, OFS.

After hearing Jim speak about AMAZON RELIEF, Clarice Fourari, OFS, of St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Apopka, is arranging a 5k Race (Run/Walk). This race begins in beautiful downtown Eustis, at Ferran Park, travels up scenic Northshore Drive viewing Lake Eustis then returns to Ferran Park! (Eustis Ferran Park 5k (3.1 miles) 250 Ferran Park Drive). This event will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2012. For more information and application to participate, please click here. Proceeds of the Race will go to the Amazon Relief! They hope to raise $5000. [ Amazon Pledge Form ]

Please note the date and place has changed!


Divine Office Hymns (organ)
This is a combination of various sources

easter to pentecost
selected reflections & reading

"The Land of the Promise" is a Franciscan Publication of our Franciscan friars at Malta - specifically on the Holy Land:

THE LIFE AND LEGENDS
OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Written in French by
Fr. Candide Chalippe, OFM, in 1727
tr. into English

(This is a 514-page pdf - beautifully written)


Evangelization
Evangelization Index


Saint Bonaventure writes that Francis of Assisi, while an unskilled speaker, is empowered by the Holy Spirit while ministering. Wherever he goes, his sermons are accompanied with miracles of great power, including prophecy, casting out devils, and healing the sick. As a result, his hearers pay attention to what he says 'as if an angel of the Lord was speaking.'"

Gifts of the Spirit for the Common Good

We are all partakers of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through Baptism! Are we using the Gifts He has given us?
It is time to begin,
NOW!

Fred Schaeffer, OFS
May 11, 2012



Click image for Reflections 1-530
Franciscan Refl.
531 and up found here
SUBJECT INDEX FOR FRANCISCAN REFLECTIONS

BENEDICT XVI: AT MOMENTS OF DIFFICULTY I HAVE FELT THE SUPPORT OF YOUR PRAYERS

"Constant choral prayer is also an important way to overcome any trials that may arise on life's journey, because it is by being profoundly united to God that we can also be profoundly united to others". [read more]

also: Prayer in the Letters of St. Paul



Eucharistic Reflections

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A Secular Franciscan needs to be persistently faithful in living the OFS Rule, so that other people recognize that Franciscans see life in a special way!
Franciscan Views

2009 Version of Catholic Bible (Public Domain)

May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima

Odds and Ends

Mostly unlinked articles found when checking all files. I am sure there are more / Fred S.

Prayer Requests

Focus on Saint Clare of Assisi

On April 12, the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a document, "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty,” outlining the bishops’ concerns over threats to religious freedom, both at home and abroad. The bishops called for a “Fortnight for Freedom,” a 14-day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21-July 4.

Seeking Franciscan Perfection

God's Love for Us

Reaching Out...
Franciscans believe in the preciousness of every person.

NAFRA: TAU-USA INDEX

FUN MANUAL

Secular Franciscan Order
Five Franciscan Martyrs Region
"For Up to Now"
Initial Formation
2011/2012 Workshops



CIOFS NEW WEBSITE
ONGOING FORMATION
PAGE

May 2012

FORMATION DOSSIERS 2010-2012
On CIOFS old website

Movie about St. Francis of Assisi and the Porziuncula (C.Champon, ofs)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Video)

OFS XVIII QUINQUENNIAL, JULY 3-8, 2012

The 2011 FFMR Annual Meeting pictures from Jeff Majewski, OFS, are here
Also see these 3 images

Coat of Arms of the Franciscan Order

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