“Transitus is the annual celebration by Franciscans throughout the world of the passing of St. Francis from this life to life with God. It is celebrated the night of October 3, the eve of his feast day. The word “transitus” comes from the Latin, meaning passage or crossing. There is no one ritual for […]
Respect And Watch Over Them With Care…
“I should like to address directly my brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church, in order to remind them of their serious obligation to care for all of creation. The commitment of believers to a healthy environment for everyone stems directly from their belief in God the Creator, from their recognition of the effects of […]
The Exhortation to the Praises of God
Lord God: you alone are holy, you who work wonders! You are strong, you are great, you are the Most High, you are the almighty King, you, holy Father, King of heaven and earth. Lord God: you are Three and you are One, you are goodness, all goodness, you are the highest Good, Lord […]
True and Perfect Joy
The same [Brother Leonard] related in the same place that one day at Saint Mary’s, blessed Francis called Brother Leo and said: “Brother Leo, write.” He responded: “Look, I’m ready!” “Write,” he said, “what true joy is.” “A messenger arrives and says that all the Masters of Paris have entered the Order. Write: this isn’t […]
St Francis’ Prayer Inspired by the Our Father
Our Father most holy: Our Creator, Redeemer, Consoler, and Savior Who are in heaven: In the angels and the saints, enlightening them to know, for You, Lord, are Light; inflaming them to love, for You, Lord, are love; dwelling in them and filling them with happiness, for You, Lord, are Supreme Good, the Eternal Good, […]
