The Impact of Your Generosity
What a blessing you are to Franciscan missionaries around the world! Thank you for the gift of friendship. I trust in your ongoing friendship as [...]
Will You Share Your Blessings
Claudette and her brother J.R. are surviving. She is 9 years old, and he is 3. Their parents were shot and killed before their eyes as [...]
What Changed Francis’ Heart?
Francis grew up detesting the sight of people with leprosy. He, like others, went out of his way to avoid them. But, one day while [...]
Masses with the Missionaries
As Christians, you and I believe in our unity with Christ, so we pray for one another. We offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass [...]
The Precious Gift of Life – Water
Water is something you and I take for granted. Why wouldn’t we? Hot showers, flushing toilets and even swimming pools, for many of us, are [...]
Do You Ever Think About Walls?
You and I have been blessed with warmth and safe shelter behind walls. Walls in the Old Testament meant life itself. Walls sheltered God’s people [...]
In the Spirit of St. Anthony
Did you have food left over after dinner last night? “Leftovers” is a common household word in our culture. But leftovers are rarely found in developing [...]
Your Gifts Help Us Deliver Hope
May God’s peace be with you! My greeting comes to you not only from me, but from over 5,000 Franciscan missionaries in over 600 missions [...]
You Can Plan Ahead
Jesus was a life-giver. “I came that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He fed the hungry, cured people [...]
Bring the Hope and Joy of Jesus’ Resurrection
So many families are facing this heart-wrenching dilemma. God bless you if your family is experiencing it too. I’m sure you know many stories of [...]