In his homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Christopher draws from the Admonitions of St. Francis and the Earlier Rule to tie the rich symbolism of the Wedding Feast at Cana to the Franciscan emphasis on the dignity of the human person.

“Consider, O human being in what pre-eminence the Lord God has placed you, for He created and formed you to the image of His beloved Son according to the body, and to His likeness according to His spirit.  All creatures under heaven serve, know and obey their Creator, each according to its own nature…” (Admonition 5).

Father’s Homily – video

Father’s Homily – text

https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2025/01/18/the-gospel-through-a-franciscan-lens-the-wedding-feast-at-cana-2nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-fr-christopher/

Fillable forms are now available for download from the website for the Ceremony of Welcoming, Rite of Admission and Rite of Profession from the new Ritual. The forms contain the exact wording from the new Ritual, and provide fillable fields for names, dates, readings and hymns for your celebrations. These documents are set up to print as booklets using Acrobat Reader (which is free) or the paid Acrobat version.

Also available is a one sheet foldable handout for opening and closing prayers for Fraternity gatherings.

There are directions on how to use the forms on the website page, but if you are having difficulty using the forms, please log a ticket on the Contact Us page.  There is a link available on the website page.

https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2025/01/16/new-ritual-templates-available-for-ceremonies-and-rites/