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By Fr Pedro Zitha OFM INTRODUCTION Death, often regarded as the ultimate enemy, instils fear in the hearts of both believers and non-believers. The
In 2026, the Franciscan Family celebrates 800 years since the passing of St. Francis of Assisi — his “Easter,” when he embraced Sister Death
Iconography and the Secular Franciscan Vocation Iconography in the Christian tradition is not merely religious art; it is visual theology. The word “icon” comes
Before she died at the age of 96 in 2019 in an Adelaide nursing home, Jan Ruff-O’Herne had collected a cupboard of distinctions –
Monthly Spiritual Message, February 2026 By Fr Joe McKay OFM In his Testament, Francis looks back on his journey and provides a vision for
To the Ministers General of the Conference of the Franciscan Family “Our Sister Death”, exclaimed Saint Francis on 3 October 1226 in Porziuncola, as
Monthly Spiritual Message, January 2026 By Fr Joe McKay OFM In 1889, the Protestant scholar Paul Sabatier stated that the early biographies by Bonaventure
The Southern Tau: National Newsletter, Summer 2025 Please click on the image below to read the Summer Edition of the Newsletter Newsletter, the Southern
The Young Franciscan Summer 2025 Please click on the image below to download the Summer Edition of the Young Franciscan To read past editions
In John’s Gospel Jesus declares, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly”1. This promise is not a distant theological ideal
Prepared by the CIOFS Secretariat for Formation, the Concordances series offers ongoing formation materials to help Secular Franciscans deepen their understanding of the OFS
Monthly Spiritual Message, November 2025 By Fr Joe McKay OFM The Franciscan Family is strongly associated with seeking peace. The Catholic understanding of peace
The Southern Tau: National Newsletter, Spring 2025 Please click on the image below to read the Southern Tau, Spring Edition of the Newsletter Newsletter
Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Franciscan Family Around the World, May the Lord give you peace! With this letter we wish to
The Impact of Pentecost on the Disciples and the Early Church Pentecost marks a profound turning point for the disciples and the birth of
The Young Franciscan Spring 2025 Please click on the image below to download the Spring Edition of the Young Franciscan To read past editions
Monthly Spiritual Message, August 2025 By Br John Cooper OFM Cap. The Franciscan Dilemma refers to the inherent tension within the Franciscan order between living
Monthly Spiritual Message, July 2025 By Br John Cooper OFM Cap. THE SIGN OF THE TAU BECOMES THE SEAL OF SAINT FRANCIS: After the
National Newsletter Winter 2025 Please click on the image below to read the Winter Edition of the Newsletter Newsletter To read past editions please
In this presentation given to the Secular Franciscans of NSW & ACT, we rediscover the true Catholic nature of St Francis’ Canticle of the