A Day in the Life of a Friar: Life in the “Hood” (Part 1)
The following is Part 1 of a reflection entitled, “A Day in the Life of a Friar: Life in the ‘Hood,’” by Br. Fred Dilger, OFM. My day begins early. As one of six friars assigned to Philadelphia’s St....
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The following is a continuation of a reflection entitled, “A Day in the Life of a Friar: Life in the ‘Hood,’” by Br. Fred Dilger, OFM. Click here to read Part 1. Evening Tradition: Service and...
View ArticleGiving More Than Just Bread
By Fr. Mike Duffy, OFM In this season of thanks and giving, a friar who is part of the team at St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia, which serves roughly 350 meals every day of the year, reflects on the...
View ArticleAnother Way to Discern Your Vocation: Consider Being a Franciscan Volunteer!
By Fr. Mike Duffy, OFM The process of discernment is never a “one size fits all” process of considering God’s call. Prayer, reflection, having a good spiritual director, and talking over questions and...
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