Even though the Feast of Francis doesn’t come until October, August is a month to celebrate our Franciscan Heritage. We write today (August 2) on the Franciscan Feast of Portiuncula which recalls a small chapel in Assisi, a foundational home for the Franciscan family...
2021 has been an uncertain time for many things but clearly for our nation. As we celebrate July 4th this year we celebrate the 244th birthday of our nation. The opening words of the Declaration of Independence gives us a clear challenge as a nation:: “We hold...
In our Catholic tradition May was always focused on Mary and June was dedicated to the Sacred Heart. From our childhood many of us may have seen pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus around our homes as a symbol of God’s abundant and selfless love through the heart...
I had the privilege of time in our hermitage. As you would expect everything was still and peaceful and I found myself being overwhelmed with this awesome sense of gratitude. I am convinced that gratitude in many ways is a doorway to wonderful surprises. At that...
We have missed you! And we are happy to welcome you to our Franciscan Hermitages beginning June 14, 2021. Registrations will be open as of May 3, 2021. If fully vaccinated,, you may register through Helen Budzik OSF either by phone (610-558-7674) or email...
