August 2019

When men began to follow St. Francis of Assisi he said, “and the Lord gave me brothers.” This statement has since been echoed throughout the history of the Franciscans. It may be made most evident at the celebration of Profession of Solemn Vows. (…)
The feast of the Assumption of Mary, celebrated on August 15, is here to tell us that there is one human being who already is fully and completely redeemed, saved body and soul. That person is Mary, the mother of Jesus. As it (…)
I’ve been home from my pilgrimage for just over a month now. There has been a lot going on in this month (moving, travel, planning, ministry) and in this fullness, I have been reflecting on the pilgrimage that was and the pilgrimage of (…)
August 2 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Angels – the Portiuncula (Porziuncola) meaning “little portion.” This small chapel which is now situated in a large basilica was dedicated on August 2. It is considered to be the birth place (…)