We here in Florida are praying that the Holy Spirit is moving throughout our National Fraternity of Ministers. I devoted my Perpetual Adoration Hour for this Chapter of Elections – my love to all. Karen Szczesniak, OFS Spiritual Assistant, Little Flowers of St. Francis, Daytona, Fl and St. Maximilian Kolbe, DeBary, FL

https://secularfranciscansusa.org/2018/10/13/the-election-has-begun/

Greetings, dear Family!

It was my joyful honor to present the 2018 recipient of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Award, Kathleen Carsten, OFS. Kathy, as she is affectionately known, is a parish nurse and an advocate for the seniors and the plights of senior housing.

Wishing you blessings of peace and all good,
Carolyn D. Townes, OFS
National Animator, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)

Video of the award ceremony will be posted to the Chapter’s web page shortly.

https://secularfranciscansusa.org/2018/10/11/ofs-usa-chapter-update-2018-jpic-award-presented/

During this morning’s session of the National Chapter, our National Minister, Jan Parker, OFS, delivered the 2018 State of the Order presentation. The State of the Order document, as well as the presentation slides can be found on the Chapter’s web page.

The State of the Order was followed by a presentation about the recent Formation Visioning Workshop and future formation-related plans by Diane Menditto, OFS, National Formation Chair. These can also be found Chapter’s web page.

Please take some time to read, reflect on, and pray about what Jan and Diane has shared with us in these important documents.

https://secularfranciscansusa.org/2018/10/10/2018-state-of-the-order/

The National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order – USA (NAFRA) began its 2018 Chapter last night in St Louis.  Many important topics will be addressed by our servant leaders this week and, on Saturday, an election will be held to select our national leadership team for the next three years.  Please be sure keep the entire National Fraternity in your Prayers as the Holy Spirit guides them during these discussions and the election.

Materials related to the Chapter, include our National Minister’s State of the Order presentation, will be gathered on this webpage. Day one photos by Bob Stronach, OFS are already available.

https://secularfranciscansusa.org/2018/10/10/2018-national-chapter/

The journey of transformative visioning has begun – a journey that will test our readiness to authentically live the Franciscan life. Our experience at the recent Formation Visioning Workshop awakened our souls. We must now allow God to work this great change in us.

Through a dedicated page on our website we are making available to everyone the materials from this gathering. Those who were present need to enlighten others and share what was experienced. The vision given to Francis and Clare can unfold once again in our time.

Guide us, O Lord, by your Spirit’s transforming power, that we may come to be, as Francis was, formed into a more precise embodiment of the likeness of Christ. Amen.

https://secularfranciscansusa.org/2018/09/15/national-ministers-message-formation-visioning-workshop/