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Emerging from Francis’ call to live the Gospel, Franciscan Voice is a virtual platform for the Conventual Franciscan Federation. Incorporating a wide range of content informed by the Franciscan spiritual and intellectual tradition, it speaks to issues, events, and cultural reference points in the 21st century. From the serious, to the topical, to the light-hearted, there is an underlying tone of the Joy of the Gospel!
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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
God as Peace in the Old Testament
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Sometimes in the Old Testament, God doesn't seem very peaceful. But like the ancient Israelites, we hear God's message through our own times and prejudices. In the words of Jesus, God's message of peace comes through clearly, and challenges us.
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Constitutions Part 1: Letters
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this 12 part series, Friar Tim Kulbicki delves into the Constitutions for the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. This is a document that seeks to put on paper the original charism of the Order, given to us from our founder St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, and then describe how that charism translates into modern terms. How do we take that charism and set policies and rules to live it in all the friaries across the world? The Constitutions must respond to the needs of an increasingly global, diverse, and pluralistic fraternity.
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Things Go Different
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
When it seems that things aren't working out the way they're supposed to, remember: that's what the two travelers thought on the road to Emmaus. As we travel similar roads today, are we open to an encounter with the living God? This reflection was originally given on tax day in 2020 (April 15).
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Learning to Make the Bed
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
St. Peter was a man of action; but not always for good. Friar Michael Lasky explains how through his relationship with Jesus, cooperation with God’s grace, and learning to make his bed, St. Peter left betrayal behind and became a man who could work wonders, even curing the sick.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Peace Be With You
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Even after betrayal and abandonment, Jesus' first greeting to the apostles is a message of peace, loving them even more because that is what they needed. Friar Jude explains that Jesus offers us the same love today.