A sixfold reflection to meditate on Franciscan vocation: Three knots- interpersonal Poverty- how do I find right relations with things? Chastity- how do I find right relations with my body and respect the sacredness of others bodies? Obedience – how do I find right relations with God and the…
We would like to announce the following appointments. Helen “Kiwi” Bathurst, John Michael Longworth, and Cyndi “Anjelika” Morse, have agreed to serve as the Formation Coordinators for the order. They will be contacting and meeting with the formation counselors in the coming weeks. Please pray for these new servants as…
Posted for Br. Richard LeFevre, n/OEF who hopes to make life vows this summer. I will begin to say that my religious formation was at times difficult, but at all times necessary. It challenged me and loved me at the same time. I found that the key is to remain open…
A Novice reflection by Br. Greg Williams, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this summer. So what have I learned? What am I going forward with, as I move towards Profession within the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans? Moving into a new Spiritual realm is never an ending, except…
A Novice Reflection by Br. Louis Canter, n/OEF who is seeking to make life vows this Summer. My name is Louis Canter and I currently am a novice in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. I am not new to religious life, since I was a member of the Friars Minor…
As I travel to the Chapter Meeting of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans, with intent to profess my lifetime vows, I have taken many opportunities to wander through the 30 chapters of prayer, contemplation and reflection that I have prepared. I ponder what I have learned at the three previous…