Panecology – Part Two

In his thesis on 'Franciscan Ecology,' Friar Jonathon Gracia Zenteno presents ecological science as a relationship. In part one, we began to share an excerpt from his thesis and the…

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Panecology
Mural at Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, NM

Panecology

In his thesis on 'Franciscan Ecology,' Friar Jonathan Garcia Zenteno presents ecological science as a relationship. "If Franciscan ecology conceives ecological science as relationship and embraces all beings in reality,…

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We Will Not Be Satisfied

Friar Michael Lasky, General Delegate for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), shared the following message on the Order's website for the Season of Creation 2023:Pope Francis’ theme for…

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Festival of Fine Arts

"Historically Franciscans have supported the arts and the Art Festival at Holy Cross Retreat Center continues to help us appreciate the beauty around us in God's creation and creativity." Friar…

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The Three Virtues Dearest to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Visitation of the Virgin Mary, altarpiece in the Basilica of Saint Frediano, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

The Three Virtues Dearest to the Blessed Virgin Mary

In order to grow in our love of the Blessed Virgin Mary it is important to increase our knowledge of her. We can do this by reading good books about…

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