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Gospel living for Secular Franciscans is this: to know the Lord Jesus, to seek his presence in every sphere of life and to share his mission in the Church. Such a life style is achieved through an ongoing change of heart and a life of worship. This gospel life takes on a natural expression through simple living, building community and selfless service and spurs us on to special ways of evangelization: social justice, attitudes towards work, Christian family living, ecology and peacemaking. (Fr. Benet A. Fonck, OFM)
21st Quinquennial Congress (Q2026)
Secular Franciscan Order - USA
The Easter of Francis: Rekindle the Flame
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
29 JULY - 02 AUGUST, 2026
Blessed Solanus Casey Region
Day of Recollection
“…let prayer and contemplation be the soul of al they are and do…”
OFS Rule, Article 8
Saturday, September 20, 2025
St. Anthony of Padua Church
149 South Pine Creek Rd.
Fairfield, CT
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Mass at 9:30 a.m.
The day will include Mass, talks on prayer as it relates to Secular Franciscans, discussion of the ways we can move beyond rote prayer to a deeper level of contemplation and reflection, time for Adoration, personal prayer and sharing. Please bring a Brown Bag Lunch
Hosted by the Holy Spirit Fraternity (Fairfield)
Vocation Promotion Reflection Groups
Virtual (Zoom) Discussion Group
Sunday Evenings at 7:00 PM
Join us for one of our three sessions
As you read the Reflection on Vocation Promotion, you’ll see in the "Understanding our Vocation" section, five aspects that are vital in understanding our vocation:
Living the Gospel
Fraternity
Witnessing to Peace and Justice
Prayer and Contemplation
Faithful Presence in the World.
These aspects will be the focus of the open forums.
East: October 5, 2025
Central: October 19, 2025
West: November 2, 2025
Franciscan Conversations:
Canticle of the Creatures
Virtual (Zoom) Discussion Group
Tuesday Evening
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us for this exciting session
All this year, Franciscans have been talking and praying about St. Francis' "Canticle of the Creatures." It has sparked deep thoughts, prayers, and some life-changing action. Join fellow Seculars for an informal conversation about the "Canticle" on Tuesday, Sept.16, at 7PM via Zoom. We'll focus on what the Canticle has taught us this year and how it has affected our lives. How will it remain with us when the year is over? How can it continue to change us?
Upcoming Local Fraternity Events
Following the Example of
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday, September 27
Starts at 9:00 AM
St. Patrick’s Church in Providence (244 Smith St)
Please join us for this special gathering to learn more about how those in the everyday life can grow closer to Jesus by following the example of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is known for living the Gospel Life, being a peace maker, loving everyone (including lepers), and having great reverence for God and all of creation. This free event is being sponsored by the St. Clare of Assisi Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans. We will begin with Mass in the Church at 9 AM and end with lunch around noon. Fr. Elias Mary, FI and members of the Secular Franciscan order will be the speakers.
To register for the event, please email StClareFraternityProvidence@gmail.com
or call 703-517-9274 and leave a message.
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation
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