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Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 28th, 2021 Poverty of Attitude
A few weeks ago, a friend called to tell me that a mutual friend had passed away. Although we knew Dottie was very sick, we were not were aware that she was so close to the end of her time and had been in hospice for a while. My friend and I felt guilty that we had not tried harder to reach Dottie or her sons.
I called the sons to offer my condolences. The call rolled over to the answering machine. I was not prepared to hear Dottie’s voice and even more shocking was how
→ Continue reading: Poverty of Attitude – March, 2021 Kate Kleinert, OFS, Regional Minister
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 24th, 2021
SKD Formation Monthly-February 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This month I offer for our reflection some thoughts on the Holy Name of Jesus, devotion to which has deep Franciscan roots. Lent is a good time to meditate on the name of Jesus which St. Francis spoke lovingly and often among his brothers.
I also encourage you to visit one of the Capuchin websites and read a short article on St. Francis and Lent. We are told that St. Francis “observed Lent with the utmost seriousness.” The link is here: St. Francis of Assisi & Lent – Capuchin Franciscans (capuchins.org).
→ Continue reading: Formation Resource February 2021 by Justin Carisio, OFS, Regional Formation Director
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 18th, 2021
Being in the Garden of Gethsemane
As I write this, Lent is just 24 hours old and I feel like I have been sitting in the Garden of Gethsemane forever.
The real problem is, the Garden is very crowded this year. Even in the midst of misery, there is no peace and quiet!
The pandemic continues to rear its’ ugly head – now in several new mutations. The political scene is still in an uproar, no matter which side you are on. We are coming up to the first year marker (I refuse to call it an anniversary)
→ Continue reading: Lent in the Garden of Gethsemane
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 16th, 2021
Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap. has generously shared how he incorporates the Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph while praying the Crown Rosary. In this year of St. Joseph, we are invited to use Father’s own way of keeping St. Joseph involved and remembered.
St. Joseph – Sorrows and Joys
(within the celebration of the Franciscan Crown)
Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap
In the year of St. Joseph, we Franciscans are offered an opportunity to celebrate the sorrows and joys of St Joseph as we recall, with our Franciscan Crown, the 7 Joys of our
→ Continue reading: To Reflect on the 7 Sorrows & Joys of St. Joseph while praying the Crown Rosary
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 8th, 2021 Photo by Nazim Coskun on Unsplash Need for Pastoral Care of the Clergy Herefordshire Monastery of Benedictine Sisters – used with permission
I know the word ‘pastoring’ doesn’t really exist, but I wish it did because it expresses something we are apt to forget. Those to whom we look for pastoral care are themselves in need of care and support. Throughout this pandemic we have heard a lot from parishioners who are sad or unhappy at the way in which some clergy have seemed unresponsive to their needs, especially during periods of lockdown or church closure. As one disgruntled
→ Continue reading: Pastoring our Pastors in Time of Pandemic
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 1st, 2021 February 2021
Lord, just as I believe that at an earlier time
(I may have been sinful and not fully open to Your will)
so now I realize that, because of Your abundant mercy
and in Your own time, You have shown an abundance of Your mercies to (me)…
Give glory to Your name,
(may I) offer the fragrance of good life, doctrine, and good reputation
to the whole Christian people.
I ask you therefore, Lord Jesus Christ, Father of mercies,
not to consider our ingratitude.
May (I)
→ Continue reading: February 2021 Thoughts for the Day by Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap
Posted By Kate Kleinert, on February 1st, 2021
St. Katherine Drexel Regional Fraternity
Regional Spiritual Assistant
St. Francis of Assisi Friary
1901 Prior Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
tel: (302) 798-1454 fax: (302) 798-3360 website: skdsfo email: pppgusa@gmail.com
February 2021
Dear Sisters and Brothers in St. Francis
May the Lord grant you peace!
The three hours of redemptive suffering of Jesus on the cross were preceded by three years of ministry among God’s people in Israel and thirty years of silent preparation in Nazareth.
→ Continue reading: February 2021 Reflections by Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap
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