Here's a video series by men and women religious speaking about many of the core aspects of religious life. Topics include:Essential Elements of Religious LifeExploring the VowsCharism and MissionExperiencing FormationFriar…
In 2020, an early snowfall in Las Cruces, New Mexico, inspired Friar Tom Smith to build a snowman. He decided to sculpt a Franciscan friar using pinecones for the eyes…
Franciscans are celebrating significant anniversaries over the next four years.1223 – 2023: the Rule and Christmas in Greccio1224 – 2024: the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi1225 – 2025: the…
During friar Tom Smith's prayer time one morning last week, he began reflecting on the feast of Epiphany and the experience of some recent immigrants who arrived at Holy Cross…
Holy Cross Retreat Center (HCRC) near Las Cruces, New Mexico, partners with the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) to assist refugees seeking asylum. They've helped settle refugees from Afghanistan,…
After spending fifteen days in the Amazon, Friar Michael Lasky arrived in Bogotà, Colombia and was able to preside and preach at Mass at the Parish Church of San Luis…