Living Stones: June 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Joan McGuire and John Ocon Become Inquirers

(From Left: Formation Director Betty Carmen, Inquirer Joan McGuire, Betty Annechino (who introduced Joan), Minister Lee Strong, Inquirer John Ocon, and Spiritual Assistant Rich Backlas)

June 21, The Glory of the Most High Fraternity welcomed Joan McGuire and John Ocon as Inquirers.

The two have been working with Formation Director Betty Carmen since last fall, and impressed us all with their faith and dedication.

Pax et bonum

Who are the Secular Franciscans?

The Secular Franciscan Order belongs to the Franciscan Family and is "formed by the organic union of all the Catholic fraternities. We, the members are moved by the Holy Spirit and commit ourselves through profession to live the Gospel after the manner of St. Francis in our secular state following the Rule approved by the Church" ( Const. 1,3).

"The rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.... We devote ourselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel." ( Rule Article 4).

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March 18 – Saint Salvator of Horta, I Order
March 20 - Blessed John of Parma, I Order
March 22 – Saint Benvenute of Osima, I Order, III Order
March 23 – Saint Catherine of Genoa
March 30 – Saint Peter Regaldo, I Order
April 2 – Blessed Elisabeth Vendramini, III Order
April 3 – Saint Benedict the Moor, I Order
April 6 - Saint Crescentia Hoss, III Order
April 16 - Saint Bernadette Soubirious, cord-bearer of St. Francis
April 16 – Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, cord-bearer of St. Francis
April 21 – Saint Conrad of Parham, I Order

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Joan McGuire and John Ocon Become Inquirers

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