Prayer for Peace
Painting by Titian ca. 1516-1518 (on the high altar at the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice)

Prayer for Peace

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary On this day, the Latin Patriach of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, invites everyone "to a moment of intercession for peace to…

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Invested in the Franciscan Habit

Three men were invested in the Franciscan habit on July 12, 2024. Friars James Muzzey, Patrick Allen, and Paulo Moonjeli have entered the Conventual Franciscan Novitiate in Arroyo Grande, California.…

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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…

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Celebrating Community
During Community Week, the friars traveled to Nazareth House in Los Angeles to participate in the residents' Mass along with five of our friars who are residents there.

Celebrating Community

During the first week of July, Saint Joseph Cupertino Province celebrated their annual Community Week. It's a time for the friars to gather for Continuing Education, celebrate anniversaries, and spend…

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Saint Bonaventure
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…

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