About Us
About the Order...
Our Blessed Lord said, "Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of
wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain;
but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose
it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for
eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I
am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the
father will honor." John 12:24-26.
By the example of his own sacrifice, Jesus reveals the secret of
bearing fruit; in surrendering himself to death, he becomes the
source of new life. Risen from death on the cross, he draws all
people to himself. Clinging to life causes life to decay; the life
that is freely given is eternal.
Jesus calls those who would serve him to follow his example of
surrender and sacrifice. To those who hear and obey, he
promises union with God.
The object of our Franciscan Order is to build a community of
those who accept Christ as their Lord and Master and are
dedicated to him in body and spirit. They surrender their lives to
him and the service of his people. Our community consists of
those who, while following the ordinary professions of life, feel
called to dedicate their own lives under a definite discipline and
promises. They may be male or female, married or single, lay or
clergy.
Our members, called brothers or sisters are men and women who
have dedicated themselves to God in a special way, as a result
of an inward drawing which is believed to be the guidance of the
Holy Spirit; but, partly, at least, they have found inspiration in
the life and good works of St. Francis of Assisi. He was a man
who learned to love God passionately, and therefore tried to
follow the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the abandonment
of a complete human generosity. In the words of the prayer,
"may almighty God grant that we who walk in the way of our
Blessed Father Francis may receive his blessing and ever strive
to maintain his spirit and godly example, so as never to fall from
his favor or paternal blessing."
For additional information:
+ Father Richard Kalbfleisch, OCF
Minister General
Our Blessed Lord said, "Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of
wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain;
but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose
it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for
eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I
am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the
father will honor." John 12:24-26.
By the example of his own sacrifice, Jesus reveals the secret of
bearing fruit; in surrendering himself to death, he becomes the
source of new life. Risen from death on the cross, he draws all
people to himself. Clinging to life causes life to decay; the life
that is freely given is eternal.
Jesus calls those who would serve him to follow his example of
surrender and sacrifice. To those who hear and obey, he
promises union with God.
The object of our Franciscan Order is to build a community of
those who accept Christ as their Lord and Master and are
dedicated to him in body and spirit. They surrender their lives to
him and the service of his people. Our community consists of
those who, while following the ordinary professions of life, feel
called to dedicate their own lives under a definite discipline and
promises. They may be male or female, married or single, lay or
clergy.
Our members, called brothers or sisters are men and women who
have dedicated themselves to God in a special way, as a result
of an inward drawing which is believed to be the guidance of the
Holy Spirit; but, partly, at least, they have found inspiration in
the life and good works of St. Francis of Assisi. He was a man
who learned to love God passionately, and therefore tried to
follow the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the abandonment
of a complete human generosity. In the words of the prayer,
"may almighty God grant that we who walk in the way of our
Blessed Father Francis may receive his blessing and ever strive
to maintain his spirit and godly example, so as never to fall from
his favor or paternal blessing."
For additional information:
+ Father Richard Kalbfleisch, OCF
Minister General
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