SLR OFS - April Gathering was Moved Online 

With the implications of the Coronavirus in our midst, words from the book of Ecclesiastes echo across the millennia, 'a time to embrace, a time to refrain from embracing...'  Although we initially planned to cancel our April gathering and connect via our 'Cord' Newsletter, on April 3rd, we had our first Online gathering via Zoom. 

 After several 'training' sessions the previous week, a great number of us met online via our computers or phones for the first time. It was joyous to see each other, to pray together, and to share our stories. We also pray that my 'social distancing' we may in some small way, be a part of the solution to our current coronavirus situation.   ​

We have a cherished Franciscan ‘Blessing of the Sick’  prayer that is dear to our Fraternity. You can find it on our website here. On that page is also an option to download a printer-friendly PDF version. Please keep all those impacted by the Coronavirus in your prayers. ​

​For an idea of how our day together is usually structured, please see our Community page. For those that would like to learn more about our Secular Franciscan fraternity or to request a visit when things normalize, please contact us - we'd love to hear from you.

Message from the Minister General 

Our Minister General of the Secular Franciscan Order, Tibor Kauser, says, ‘Solidarity and fraternal life becomes a new meaning’ in times such as these. He asks us to pray for all those impacted by Coronavirus.  Tibor has written a letter to the entire Order. You can find it here. 

Retreat Center Programs

Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center offers a variety of Retreats, Programs, and Events with more always being added. To learn more and to Register go to the Retreat Center website.  The Retreat Center is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Province of Saint Barbara.

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Christ, the gift of the Father's love, is the way to him, the truth into which the Holy Spirit leads us,
and the life which he has come to give abundantly.
From the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order