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Pierre Brunette, OFM “Enlighten the darkness of my heart.” During his convalescence, the young Francis of Assisi would often stop to pray in front of the crucifix of San Damiano. He was struck by the beauty of the face of Christ; yet he felt (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 4 April, 2023
Each year during the season of Advent we set up Nativity Scenes (crèches) in our homes and churches. This scene captures for us the glorious moment of Christ being born among us, telling the story of the Christ Child, Mary and Joseph, angels, shepherds, (…)
- Michael Perras, OFM
- 1 December, 2023
Those who want to know what makes the difference between a common home and an environment will benefit from experiencing major changes in their lives. Thrice this happened to me, which makes me think that I am competent to write about this topic. While (…)
- Joachim Ostermann, OFM
- 16 November, 2023
On June 19, 1988, St. Charles Parish held a liturgy of rededication in celebration of the expansion of their church building. The history of St. Charles Parish dates back to the early 1800s when an Oblate missionary, Fr. LaFleche, built a small log cabin (…)
- From the Archives
- 23 November, 2023
By Pierre Ducharme, OFM Easter offers reasons for hope. The essential reasons for hope are expressed in the triduum liturgy, a memorial to Christ’s Paschal passage. For friars serving in large urban parishes, liturgical celebrations, and our own souls, are enriched by the presence (…)
- Holy Spirit Province
- 5 April, 2023