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...
Meyers Group Comes to Franciscan Spiritual Center Last week, on a very hot day, the Meyer Group gave back by volunteering time beautifying the grounds at Clare House where retreatants can stay and reflect close to nature in a quiet and serene atmosphere. Clare House...
The first three days of this week were filled with bright sunshine and flowers and a softness in the air. It is as though all of nature is excited to be around and blooming. It is a time when, seeing all the flowers, you recognize and begin to appreciate all that...
The past four weeks have been stressful because I was under a lot of pressure to get our new website up and running. Somehow or other I managed and now I feel rather happy with myself. I am fortunately or unfortunately one of those people who do well under...
How we live each day is so dependent on how we feel about ourselves. We are made in the image and likeness of God. God has made us GOOD. And the unconditional love and mercy of God showers us each day with gifts. Despite that we are often unable to see or believe...
As a Franciscan there is little doubt that we recognize the need to care for creation. Earth Day 2018 has focused us on the devastating effect that plastics have had on mother earth. Plastisc are poisoning and injuring marine life, littering our beaches and...
