by Fr. Tom Merrill, OFM Conv. Fr. Tom is pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Albany, IN As Friars, we walk in faith, and much of our work…

Conventual Franciscan Friars from Our Lady of Consolation Province were on both sides of the border for Pope Francis’ historic visit to Juarez. Friars Mario Serrano and Andy Martinez, both…

by Fr. Jim Kent, OFM Conv. Crucifix at Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, New Mexico This a familiar lament and a reminder how this penitential season seems to sneak…

The Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, in Mt. St. Francis, Indiana, and Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, celebrate milestones this year. Fr. Jim Kent talks…