October Reflection
Michele Dunne, OFS I love the feast of the Transitus, celebrated on the evening of October 3. It is a ceremonypeculiar to Franciscans, in which we commemorate the transition of… Read moreOctober Reflection
Gospel to Life, Life to Gospel
Michele Dunne, OFS I love the feast of the Transitus, celebrated on the evening of October 3. It is a ceremonypeculiar to Franciscans, in which we commemorate the transition of… Read moreOctober Reflection
This is an exciting time of year to be a Franciscan. In September, we have the Season of Creation, celebrated throughout our church, in which we take time to give… Read moreSeptember Reflection
Michele Dunne, OFS As I write this reflection, two exciting events are on my mind: celebrating the profession of our sister Amy Bilyeau on August 14 and participating in the… Read moreAugust Reflection
Michele Dunne, OFS As we begin our fraternity’s virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I am reminded of the stages ofreligious pilgrimage as discussed by DePaul University scholar Dr Ken… Read moreMay Reflection
Michelle Dunne, OFS “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” The resurrection narratives are so stirring. In the Gospel reading for the Easter vigil (Luke 24:1-12), Mary Magdalene… Read moreApril Reflection
Lent is a time to go deep spiritually, to focus on what is keeping me from being fully open to God’s love and will for me. Two passages from scripture… Read moreMarch Reflection