Welcome to the Secular Franciscan Order - USA Ecumenical / Interfaith Committee Network
Winter 2021 Newsletter
OFS-USA-EIC
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"Our vision is to educate and to raise the awareness of our Franciscan sisters and brothers in the United States to the ecumenical and interfaith movements in the Church." |
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From our brothers the Atonement Friars
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
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2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Theme...
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY JANUARY 18-25, 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 Theme Announced The theme for the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Abide in My Love...You Shall Bear Much Fruit." It was discerned by the...
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geii.org
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In this new year that begins, the Holy Father proposes a new challenge to us: to be more fraternal. “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travelers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.” Are you willing to cultivate dialogue and give yourself space to get to know others better? Join this initiative and put fraternity into practice. Help spread Francis’ message by sharing this video! |
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"MOST FRANCISAN JESUIT, POPE FRANCIS SETS THE BAR HIGH"
Donna Hollis OFS
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What was Pope Francis thinking when he took on the name of St. Francis of Assisi? I believe he was capturing what it was he wanted to do as a world leader, by way of St. Francis memory and energize the legacy, as a key to a Christian response in the midst of a stressed and hurting world. When Pope Francis signed the Encyclical Fratelli Tutti at the tomb of St. Francis what was he saying? “Reawaken the spiritual energy that can contribute to the betterment of society”
(paragraph 266).
In his opening remarks in the encyclical Pope Francis, states, “This saint of fraternal love, simplicity and joy, who inspired me to write the encyclical “Laudato Si”, prompts me once more to devote this new encyclical to fraternity and social friendship….wherever he went, he sowed seeds of peace and walked alongside the poor, the abandoned, the infirm and the outcast, the least of his brothers and sisters.”
Pope Francis sets the bar high for the Church and all people of good will to understand and experience in the world a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. Our Ecumenical Franciscan family has been one of fraternal dialogue and respecting each other’s belief , working together to build harmony .
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Online Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook Launch...
To create this event reminder on your devices, use either of these buttons : Google Calender | Outlook Calender Jointly published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious...
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News From The Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity |
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Consider reaching out to the greater Franciscan family - Invite our brothers and sisters to your regional and local events, even ZOOM events |
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Mike Carsten OFS
OFS-USA-EIC
Dear Sister and Brother Franciscans,
On behalf of the Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity,
I Invite you to participate in our upcomming video conferences titled
Intersections of Our Life – in Christ, Saints Francis and Clare
When: Opening Session, Thursday Evening, January 14. Closing Session Saturday afternoon, January 16, 2021.
Session 1 - Thursday Evening: January 14, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Central.
Session 2 – Friday Evening: January 15, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Central.
Session 3 – Saturday Morning January 16, 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Central.
Session 4 – Saturday Afternoon January 16, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central.
When: Opening Session, Thursday Evening, May 13. Closing Session Saturday Afternoon May 15.
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From the Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity |
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The Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity is pleased to present this Formation Video for you and your fraternities. |
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"The Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity is a committee made up of two representatives each from the Third Order Society of St. Francis, Province of the Americas (TSSF, Anglican Communion), the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans (OEF), the Lutheran Franciscans (OLF) and the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS, Latin and Eastern Rite Communion). This committee was formed with the hope and goal of bringing together Christians of various lineages who seek to follow the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis." |
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T.S.S.F. FALL Newsletter
The Franciscan Times
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On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti)
On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti) [Pope Francis] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti)
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If you're interested in becoming a member of the OFS-USA-EIC Network, just send me a note. mikecars10@gmail.com
Please send us your Ecumenical/Interfaith related articles/stories, photos and event information as well as any suggestions or comments.
If we can help in any way, regionally or locally please let us know.
Peace be with you
Mike, Donna and Kelly
Mike's Desk - 313-309-1277
E-mail - mikecars10@gmail.com
Our Web Site - ofsusaecumenicalinterfaith.org
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We at the OFS-USA Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee invite our reading audience to give us comments and/or suggestions. It is through our continued journey together as brothers and sisters that we grow in our understanding of each other.
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OFS-USA Ecumenical / Interfaith Committee
Mike Carsten OFS
Donna Hollis OFS
Kelly Moltzon OFS
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