Readings for the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, religious Reading 1 Neh 2:1-8 In the month Nisan of the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes,when the wine was in my charge,I took some and offered it to the king.As I had never before been sad in his presence,the king asked me, "Why do you look […]
In Pope Francis’ new Exhortation, he highlights the importance of global authorities capable of enforcing commitments, as well as the need for participation on the part of all. Read all
Pope Francis has published an Apostolic Exhortation building on his 2015 encyclical. We’re not reacting enough, he says, we’re close to breaking point. He criticises climate change deniers, saying that the human origin of global warming is now beyond doubt. And he describes how care for our common home flows from the Christian faith. Read […]
In most communities on the Cabo Verdean islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Santiago, Fogo and Brava, where the Franciscan Capuchins have a strong presence, the Franciscan spirit in October is joyfully commemorated. Read all