Ratzinger, Card.Gambetti: United Benedictine life and Franciscan spirituality

faith The Pope of Dialogue “A Pope whom the whole world has known as a simple and humble worker in the Lord’s vineyard, who has carried the deposit of faith towards the ever new horizon of the life of the Church, who has amazed us with the gesture of extraordinary strength of … Read more

After 140 years, the brothers of the Franciscan Congregation leave the city of Temuco

Being already part of the history of the Diocese of San José de Temuco and of the regional capital of La Araucanía, the Franciscan brothers of the parish community of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, left the city and with great feeling, were accompanied in the celebration of the Holy Mass, on Tuesday, December 27, by … Read more

“TU ES PETRUS”, THE SACRED ROSSINI FOR PEACE: THE OSA DIRECTED BY CURTAINS IN THE FRANCISCAN BASILICAS OF L’AQUILA, ASSISI AND ROME

L’AQUILA – Another great production starring the ISA directed by Jacopo Sipari of Pescasseroli. Three dates for “Tu es Petrus. In the footsteps of San Francesco ”: preview in L’Aquila, Friday 4 November at 8.00 pm in the Basilica of San Bernardino (free admission subject to availability); second appointment on Saturday 5 November at 9.30 … Read more

Holy art. Milan is preparing to celebrate 800 years of the Franciscan Rule

Eight hundred years of the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi. And eight hundred years of Clarian and Franciscan presence in Milan. To remember and celebrate these anniversaries, Franciscan families organize a year-long journey that combines art, history, culture, testimony and spirituality.In fact, on 29 November 1223, Pope Honorius III approved the Rule of life … Read more

The Franciscan Festival returns to the streets: dedicated to “trust”

Franciscanism The review to be held in Bologna The Francescan Festivalor return to its traditional formula after the years marked by the pandemic: a rich program of events all in attendance, in the setting of Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September, three days of spirituality, art and … Read more

They carry out “Franciscan Coexistence” after two years in Caacupé

The call was at the country level and there was a massive presence of Franciscan faithful who were very happy to see each other again. The first meeting was held in the Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Miracles in Caacupé, where they went to receive the blessing of the Virgin of Caacupé. Later, they … Read more

30,000 people are arriving for the Franciscan Festival

800 years have passed since San Francesco passed through Romagna, leaving indelible marks behind him. And it is precisely for this reason that also this year Rimini will host the Franciscan Festival, from 27 to 29 September. The central theme of this edition will be the journey. A metaphorical journey together with narrators, theologians, historians … Read more

Armida Barelli and Franciscan spirituality: light in every action

The Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Friar Massimo Fusarelli presided over the prayer vigil in Milan, on the eve of the beatification of the co-founder of the Catholic University. She retraced the most significant experiences of his life, his commitment with the Women’s Youth of Catholic Action, his consecration in the world … Read more

Hundreds of people came to this Franciscan Sanctuary to receive the “forgiveness of Assisi”

Hundreds of faithful participated in Rome in the feast of the “forgiveness of Assisi” in the Sanctuary of San Francesco a Ripa. The celebrations began on August 1 in the afternoon with the availability of several confessors and with two Eucharistic Celebrations. The following day, August 2, confessions continued in the morning and in the … Read more