One of the reasons for pushing forward to launch this website now was the express hope that it would provide a way for Secular Franciscans to interact with each other while we are all isolated and practicing social distancing in the midst of the corona virus pandemic. As you can see by the email below,Continue reading “Interacting in Community Despite the Pandemic”
Author Archives: Tim Short
Journey thru John, Chapter 4: Encounter and Conversion
The first part of this chapter is one of my favorite stories from the gospels. I think this is because it lends itself so well to placing myself in the location. We all probably have an image of a well in our head that originates in the fairy tales of our youth. Mine includes aContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 4: Encounter and Conversion”
About, the Podcast
In a modern environment full of technological innovation, it is no longer enough to rely solely on the written word to be able to effectively communicate important messages to the world. Audio and video are elements that must also be integrated into any website if it is to reach its full potential. With that inContinue reading “About, the Podcast”
Journey Thru John, Chapter 3: Proximity and Joy
Did you read the full chapter on your own this month? Which verses spoke to you? Did you make it a point to spend extra time with them? Did you gain a little intimacy with Jesus in the process? Did you ask for the intercession of Francis and Clare as you prayed? Did you findContinue reading “Journey Thru John, Chapter 3: Proximity and Joy”
Opportunity in Hardship: The Example of St. Francis
At this stage, several weeks into the pandemic with who knows how many weeks yet to go, I find myself easily distracted. Despite my pensiveness, I can’t help but feel this time is full of opportunity. The practical secular in me thinks I should use this time to catch up on worldly things. But theContinue reading “Opportunity in Hardship: The Example of St. Francis”
Journey thru John, Chapter 2: Mary as Advocate
Did you read the full chapter on your own this month? Did you look for the verse or couple verses that spoke to you? Did you pray over them multiple times? Did you enter the scene and put yourself in direct contact with Jesus? Did you ask for the intercession of Francis and Clare asContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 2: Mary as Advocate”
Journey thru John, Chapter 1: The Will of God
As we begin our immersion in the Gospel of John, I would be remiss if I did not start with just a few words about process and format. I am beginning my reflections by reading the chapter in its entirety several times. As I read, I am looking for the single verse or couple ofContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 1: The Will of God”
Journey thru John, the Introduction: Seeking His Glory in Everything
A couple of months ago our fraternity was privileged to hold a profession ceremony for three fantastic women. In the midst of Mass, they stood in front of their families, friends and the fraternity and made their Permanent Commitment to the Gospel Life. These are the words they used to make that commitment: Ritual ofContinue reading “Journey thru John, the Introduction: Seeking His Glory in Everything”
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