OFS Ongoing
Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love.
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Journey thru John, the Conclusion: On Immersion in the Gospels
Our journey through the gospel of John has come to a conclusion. Since there is no scripture to immerse myself in, I went back to the Introduction and used it as the material I prayed over this month. I still, however, used a similar approach. I read the Introduction multiple times, allowing it to sink…
Journey thru John, Chapter 21: The Wisdom of Jumping In
For this last chapter of the gospel of John, I once again found myself in the in-between time as I entered the scene. By the end of chapter twenty, Jesus has appeared twice to the disciples. In the second appearance, he deals directly with Thomas and his doubts. What is missing, however, is any contact…
Journey thru John, Chapter 20: On Going Forth In Peace
We are down to the last two chapters. Jesus has completed His Passion. When I enter the scene in between chapters nineteen and twenty, I find myself locked in a room with the disciples for fear of the Jews. The room is heavy with anxiety and disappointment. Just the night before, I enjoyed a meal…
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