Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4)
It seems fitting that the feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated just 2 days after the International Day of Non-violence. He was a man of peace and non-violence,
International Day of Non-Violence (October 2)
This date, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, was chosen as the International Day of Non-violence by the United Nations on June 15, 2007. When one examines the history of revolutionary
Go! You Are Sent
Language is the most important for missionaries. It is the priority of all things needed before leaving for the mission land. Two Indonesian FCJM Sisters, Sr. M. Valentina Purba FCJM
17 Plenary Council 2024 Participants from Various Countries Crowded the Motherhouse, Wheaton Franciscan Sisters.
In a truly inspiring display of unity and solidarity, participants from a multitude of countries gathered at the Motherhouse of the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters for the 17th Plenary Council 2024.
On the Feast of Mother Clara Pfaender, Foundress
TEXTS: Jeremiah 29:11-14Excerpt from the Founding ConstitutionJohn 12:20-26 INVOCATION: The prophet Isaiah retells a promise about the Word of the LORD, comparing it to . . . the rain and
Reflection for the Feast of St. Francis
Last evening’s Transitus service offered a beautiful retelling of the last day’s of St. Francis. What was especially notable for me this year was how the stories show us how
Remembrance Sr. Anastasia Samosir
Childhood and Family Background: Sr. M. Anastasia Samosir FCJM, her baptismal name Rumsi Renata Samosir was born on October 9, 1957 in Sangkarnihuta, Onan Runggu, on Samosir Island. She is
United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals Week (September 18-26)
The countries of the United Nations made a universal promise to leave no one behind in achieving a peaceful and prosperous world by 2030. Global Goals Week is a shared commitment between