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04 October 2019

It is on the path of humility that we rejoice in minority, holiness, and poverty | Homily on the Solemnity of Saint Francis of Assisi

Vicar General’s homily for the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi This is a day of rejoicing because "it h...
29 September 2019

Letter for the Feast of Saint Francis 2019:  Listen to the Cry of the Amazon

Listen to the Cry of the Amazon Dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you peace! After converting t...
19 September 2019

La Verna: a place of solitude, the cross and the joy of the blessed | Homily for the Feast of the Stigmata

Homily of the Vicar General for the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi La Verna - 17 September 20...
18 September 2019

From the Minister General: An Update of Progress to Recovery

Dear Brothers of the Order, May the Lord give you peace! It is my intention to provide you with an updat...
19 August 2019

Letter from the Minister General about his Bicycle Accident

My dear Brothers,  May the Lord give you peace! I am writing from the University of Chicago medical cen...
06 August 2019

Feast of St. Clare 2019: Letter of the Minister General

Dialogue: A Characteristic of God, A Virtue for every human being   Dear Sisters, May the Lord gi...
24 May 2019

Jesus’ call to cultivate friendship with God | Homily of the Minister General at the Meeting with Presidents of Conferences

Homily of the Minister General at the Conclusion of the Meeting Br. Michael A. Perry, ofm May 24, 2019 It i...
21 May 2019

Proclaim the Gospel & Offer Peace | Homily at the Beginning of the Meeting with Presidents of Conferences

On 21 May 2019, the meeting of the Presidents of the Conferences of the Order began at the General Curia in Ro...
05 May 2019

Message for the Month of Ramadan 2019

To our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the World: As-salaamu ‘alaykum! Peace be upon you! On be...
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