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What is JPIC?

Friar Jonathan Garcia Zenenot professed his first vows in 2021. He graduated from the Franciscan University of Mexico with a degree in Philosophy. He is continuing his studies at The…

Happy World Nature Conservation Day

As Franciscans, conservation efforts are important to us – from projects such as Little Portion Farm and the Franciscan Earth Care Initiative to individual efforts in gardening, recycling, and more.…

Little Portion Farm in the News

U.S.Catholic magazine featured Little Portion Farm in the cover story this month. Catholic farmers do the dirty work of sustainable livingFriar Michael Lasky and Matt Jones were interviewed. They talked…

I Lift Up My Eyes

Friar Tom Smith wrote the following song based on a prayer day at Dripping Springs Recreation Area in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was very hot that day, and Psalm…

Crabs and Beans

In the Malaysian coastal town of Malacca, there occasionally appears a type of crab with a distinct cross-shaped mark on its shell. I remember, when I lived in that country,…

Mary’s Garden – Part Two

Friar Solanus Mary continues taking us on a walk through Mary's Garden. Fauna In the world of fauna the name of Our Lady also turns up. Let’s look at a…