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Posted By Teresa Redder, on September 22nd, 2025 Divine Mercy Fraternity held its Chapter of Elections on September 21st at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Absecon, NJ. Fr. Robert Fritz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Camden, was the ecclesial witness. Let us pray for the newly elected Fraternity Council as they serve their fraternity for the next three years and give thanks to those who previously served the fraternity:
Council Position Fraternity Member Minister Kathy Agosto, OFS Reelected Vice Minister Vicky Campbell, OFS Newly elected Secretary Colleen McCarry, OFS Newly elected Treasurer Angel Cortes, OFS Newly elected Formation Director Jack Pfeifer, OFS Newly elected Councilor-at-large
→ Continue reading: Divine Mercy Fraternity Chapter of Elections – 21 September 2025
Posted By Terri Leone, on September 21st, 2025 Song of Reconciliation is a letter from the 4 Franciscan Ministers General to the whole Franciscan Family for instruction & reflection on the Canticle of Creatures.
“The Canticle of Creatures is a song of praise & Reconciliation.” “It summarizes Francis’ view of God and the world; creatures and human beings; himself and the Most High God.” In the “Conclusion” of this letter the Ministers General provide us with numerous “Admonitions” or “Challenges”; refer to the following list.
Admonitions or Challenges
Joyfully celebrate this 8th centenary of the Canticle Make the Poverello’s clear and prophetic gaze your own Recognize God’s
→ Continue reading: Song of Reconciliation
Posted By Teresa Redder, on September 9th, 2025 JOYFUL GOSPEL LIVING
“We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You…”
Typically, the Gospel acclamation is a verse from Scripture, proclaimed in song by the cantor. This weekend, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Although the feast’s Gospel acclamation is not a verse from Scripture, it is very familiar to Catholics in our Stations of the Cross.
This little prayer is an enduring legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, whose three loves of Christ were the Crib in Bethlehem; the Cross; and Communion. As penitents, St. Francis taught his followers
→ Continue reading: Joyful Gospel Living-Exaltation of the Cross (September 14, 2025)
Posted By Teresa Redder, on September 9th, 2025 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 email: skdsfo email: pppgusa@gmail.com
September, 2025
Brothers and Sisters in St. Francis,
May the Lord grant us all the gift of His peace.
We are quickly approaching the end of the jubilee year of the Canticle of the Creatures. The fifth Franciscan jubilee completes the journey of St. Francis from Discovery to Fulfillment and Glory. We will celebrate the Paschal Mystery
→ Continue reading: September 2025 – Monthly Spiritual Assistant Greeting from Fr. Francis Sariego, OFM Cap
Posted By Teresa Redder, on September 9th, 2025 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 email: skdsfo email: pppgusa@gmail.com
September 2025
I bend my knee to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
so that, through the prayers and merits of the
holy and glorious Virgin Mary, His Mother,
and of our most blessed father Francis and of all the saints,
the Lord Himself,
→ Continue reading: September 2025-Monthly Spiritual Assistant Reflection from Fr. Francis Sariego, OFM Cap
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