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December 2024: Blessed Hugolinus Magalotti (c. 1320 – 1373)
Hugoline was born into a noble family in Camerino, Italy, and lived a life of privilege. After the death of his parents, he felt called
WORK FOR PEACE: When the words of the Gospel make you hurt, pray…
The topic was “Work for Peace,” and Dina Shabalina, OFS, discussed it from a unique perspective – from someone in the midst of war. It
A day for peace
One might say Nov. 16 was a day of peace, justice and business for the General Chapter. In addition to approving a three-year budget for
3-year budget approved
ROME – The body of the General Chapter overwhelmingly approved a budget on Nov. 16 for the operation of the International Fraternity over the next
A vocation to be with and among people – an untiring prayer
Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, the minister general of the OFM friars, began his General Chapter homily Nov. 16 by thanking the Lord “for the gift of
Friar praises OFS while YouFra spreads joy
The day began with enthusiasm and a shared sense of hope and mission, thanks in part to the minister general of the Conventual Franciscan friars