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Tag Archives: St. Francis of Assisi
A day of prayer for Covid-19
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
Posted in Franciscan, local, New York State, Travel
Tagged contemplative, covid-19, Franciscan, prayer, Secular Franciscan, Spiritual, St. Francis of Assisi
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We have been called
Earlier today I came across a quote from St. Francis of Assisi. I really liked it and it’s something that’s related to one of my earlier posts, “An Orientation to Social Welfare.” “We have been called to heal wounds, to … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, Social Entrepreneurship
Tagged economy, Social Justice, St. Francis of Assisi
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Altissimo Omnipotente Bon Signore
Altissimu, onnipotente bon Signore, Tue so le laude, la gloria e l’honore et onne benedictione. — St. Francis of Assisi Translated from the original Umbrian dialect this is: Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is Yours, all glory, all … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, Spiritual
Tagged contemplative life, gratitude, prayer, St. Francis of Assisi, yoga
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Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to my wife, my Mom, my mother-in-law who is in heaven and to all the moms and other people who have been moms to us. Happy Mothers Day to the Blessed Mother who continues to bless and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Lady Poverty, Mom, Mothers Day, St. Francis of Assisi
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The Storm
It’s storming now and kind of frightening with all the news from the mid-west of tornadoes. I am scared too but welcome the peaceful sound of the rain, wind and lightning too as it is all produced by the creator … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual
Tagged contemplative, Franciscan, Peace, prayer, St. Francis of Assisi
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The Immaculate Conception
Today is my birthday. It’s also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Besides being my birthday which is an important event in my life I share this wonderful Marian feast. I don’t talk about her much, but Mary holds a … Continue reading
Peace prize
Congratulations to President Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. This puts him in heady company and I hope that he can live up to the billing. More important than Barack Obama is the fact that Americans went to the … Continue reading
Francis Week
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
Posted in Spiritual
Tagged gratitude, Secular Franciscan, St. Bonaventure University, St. Francis of Assisi, Transitus
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Starbucks
This summer I’ve been brewing Starbucks nearly every morning in a two-cup coffee maker that we’ve inherited from our daughter who left it here on a vacation a year or so ago. Having a summer off is a luxury for … Continue reading
Brother Fly
I’ve been enjoying a lovely summer. For the first time in almost ten years I’m not working twelve months. God has been very good to me and us and I’ve found consulting opportunities which have allowed me to make up … Continue reading
Country Contemplative 