… for the Gospel – Franciscan Voice

Will Frodo Find Tolkein

The following is a reflection by Friar Wayne Mulei, who will be making his Solemn Profession of Vows on Friday, August 2, in Castro Valley, California. Will Frodo ever find…

St. Bonaventure (Painting by Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1620)

Saint Bonaventure

This is the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Bonaventure, who died at the age of 57, in Lyon, France on July 15, 1274. He was canonized by Pope…

Freedom to Conform to God’s Will

(An excerpt from a longer reflection: Not Freedom from But Freedom For)July 4th is a time for families to gather, watch fireworks, and perhaps reflect on the ideals of liberty,…

Friar Martin de Porres Maria Ward

Friar Martin de Porres Maria Ward welcomed Sister Death on June 22, 1999. He was 81 years old and had lived 51 years as a Conventual Franciscan Friar – much…

Saint Anthony of Padua (1195 – 1231)

June 13 is the Feast Day for Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church. In 1223, Francis appointed Anthony as the first professor of theology for the…

Bishop Martin’s Coat of Arms

The Most Reverend Michael Martin OFM Conv., installed as Bishop of Charlotte on May 30, enlisted the help of a former student in designing his coat of arms. Brian Taberski,…