Tag Archives: Secular Franciscan

A day of prayer for Covid-19

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Don Watkins

We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all your churches throughout the world, and we bless you, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi Two years ago I was in Assisi … Continue reading →

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Brothers and Sisters of Penance

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Don Watkins

I spent the last several days here at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA with nearly forty Secular Franciscan sisters and brothers. We learned a great deal about multiculturalism and diversity. It was a great conference in a wonderful setting. … Continue reading →

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Lily of the Mohawks

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Don Watkins

Today on our way home from Albany, New York we stopped twice in the Mohawk Valley first at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs at Auriesville, New York. I’ve been stopping here since I was a young boy. My … Continue reading →

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Pacem in Terris

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Don Watkins

Pacem in Terris is the famous encyclical of Blessed John XXIII. As I’ve stated before Pope John was my favorite Pope up until now. When former Pope Benedict decided to resign i prayed that his replacement would be a man … Continue reading →

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Called to be a Franciscan

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Don Watkins

In the past year I’ve looked more and more what it is to be called to be a Secular Franciscan. I was professed into the order in April of 2002 and since then I’ve grown in fits and starts. What … Continue reading →

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New Spirit

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Don Watkins

I haven’t blogged here much in the past several years. I was busy earning a degree at St. Bonaventure University which I finished a couple of years ago. Then after earning my administrative credentials in New York State I began … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Don Watkins

Recently I attended a formation workshop on “Servant Leadership” sponsored by the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Region of the Secular Franciscan Order. I’ve been a member of the Secular Franciscan Order since 2000 and professed since April 2002. I was once … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Don Watkins

Today was the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Gosh, The other three Sundays have breezed by. The sun was out today on my trip to Mt. Irenaeus and though it was a chilly 20 degrees Fahrenheit it made for an enjoyable … Continue reading →

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25th Anniversary

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Don Watkins

Yesterday, I drove over to Mt. Irenaeus for the celebration of the Mountain’s 25th Anniversary. I’ve been a part of the last ten of those years and also as Minister of the St. Irenaeus Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order … Continue reading →

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Francis Week

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Don Watkins

This week I actually attended more liturgical services at St. Bonaventure University than at any other time in my life. Since I’m now a graduate student there that is probably not too surprising, but it was a personal first. Last … Continue reading →

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