St. Josaphat Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order

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Will you be joining us this Saturday for Spirituality with a Capuchino? This event will feature Kevin Matthews, a former Chicago radio icon and one of the most recognizable on-air personalities of the 1980s and '90s. Kevin's story is one of transformation, resilience, and grace.

After being diagnosed with a debilitating illness, Kevin's world was turned upside down. In this midst of his struggle, Kevin encountered a broken statue of the Virgin Mary - an unexpected moment that sparked a profound spiritual awakening.

We're very much hoping to see you this Saturday. If you haven't registered, please visit:
https://www.capuchinspiritualcenter.org/programs-retreats/

“Hallowed be thy name.” May your knowledge shine in us that we may know the breadth of your benefits, the length of your promises, the height of your majesty, and the depth of your judgments…(St. Francis’ Meditation on the Our Father, Paraphrase of the Our Father)

Servant of God Martin de Porres Maria Ward died on June 22, 1999. He was the first African American Conventual Franciscan Vocation in North America. Soon after his ordination in 1955, he volunteered for the missions in Brazil. As an important part of encounters with men desiring to become Franciscans, Friar Martin would tell the story of his calling ...
https://franciscanvoice.org/friar-martin-de-porres-maria-ward-2/

Monday Message to and from Youth and Young Adults

Happy Father's Day

"Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:13-14, New American Bible)

The commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi in 2026 offers a timely opportunity to reflect on his life and legacy in dialogue with our own vocations, charisms, actions, and forms of leadership.

https://www.franciscanconnections.com/blog.php?bid=641

Pope Leo: “Access to adequate food is a fundamental human right grounded in the dignity of every person.”

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