The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Pentecost – Fr. Christopher
Father Christopher describes how the fruits of the Holy Spirit grow and mature in us.
“Prayer, and your every thought, word, and gesture will reflect the presence of God within you. The presence that is a living, throbbing person, Jesus. The presence that can be powerful if we will only let it happen.”
“Pentecost” by Jean Restout II (1692–1768). Photo: Web Gallery of Art/Public Domain
https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2025/06/the-gospel-through-a-franciscan-lens-pentecost-fr-christopher/
Chapter of Mats canceled; Plan for the Quinquennial
Due to unforeseen challenges with the venue, fees, and Italian regulations, the Chapter of Mats event scheduled for 2026 in Rome, Italy, is
cancelled.
Plan on attending another way for our Franciscan family to come together. You are warmly invited to join us at the 21st Quinquennial Congress in Lexington, Kentucky:
Dates: July 29 – August 2, 2026
Location: Lexington, KY
Early registration begins this August—so mark your calendars and begin planning. Here is a link to all of the information about the Q.
https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2025/06/chapter-of-mats-canceled-plan-for-the-quinquennial/