Province of Our Lady of Consolation

The Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation

[Province of Our Lady of Consolation @OLCprov]

Pictured Bro. Bill Short, Fr. Wayne Hellmann, Prof. Christopher Stace, & Mr. Gabrielle Brunnini. Celebrating Prof. Stace's 16-year feat in translating the historic "The Conformity." Preserving history, one translation at a time! #Franciscan #HistoricalTranslation

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Let us never tire of seeking the risen Christ who gives life in abundance to those who meet him. To find Christ means to discover peace in our hearts. #Easter #ReginaCoeli

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Help us decorate our tree!

Let us pray for your needs and intentions during this Advent Season – you and members of your family, both living and deceased, will be remembered in the friars' prayers daily and on an ornament hung on our Christmas Tree!
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[Conventual Franciscans USA @FranciscanTales]

Friar Roberto Macias shares his reflection on professing vows during a pandemic:
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Friar Paul Clark OFM Conv. has been selected as a Fellow in the Academy of Emergency Nursing. In addition to being one of our friars, he also holds a Ph.D., R.N., M.A., and is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville. Read More: https://t.co/4yLhfkcYGT

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Thank you to FAN friends Friar Paul Schlomer, OFM Conv., Jeff Sved, Patrick Carolan, and Fr. Tom Reese for joining FAN staff to stand up for justice. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #icantbreathe #sayhisname #franciscansforjustice #catholicsforjustice

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With heavy heart we inform all that friar Jeffrey Hines passed away April 11, 2020 in Bloomington, Minnesota. With his talent for telling stories and profound devotion to the Blessed Mother he gave people a glimpse into the hidden life of Jesus. Read more: ttps://bit.ly/2z4vHmZ

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Franciscan Fraternity – A Global Brotherhood
Our student friars share takeaways from their cultural experiences abroad in the latest St. Anthony's Newsletter.

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"The Church isn't a lot of buildings. The Church is people, and this project is all about people" Friar Tim Unser OFM Conv. explains the need of expanding the House of Formation in San Antonio and the impact it will have across our province and beyond.

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[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

In the womb of a woman, God and mankind are united, never to be separated again. In God, there will forever be our humanity and Mary will forever be the Mother of God.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Let us begin the year in the sign of Our Lady, the woman who wove the humanity of God. The rebirth of humanity began with woman. If we want to weave humanity into the webs of our day, we must begin again with woman.

[Patheos Catholic @PatheosCatholic]

The saints were flesh-and-blood human beings, and were subject to the same effects of original sin that you and I deal with in this life.
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[Province of Our Lady of Consolation @OLCprov]

Thank you for all the financial and spiritual support you have given us this year and every year. There are still a few hours left in 2019. Don’t miss your chance to receive your 2019 tax benefit with a gift to the Friars. Donate now at https://t.co/9mZkeNh4Q3

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Bethlehem means "house of bread." The nativity scene we set up at home reminds us that Jesus is the bread of life: He is the one who nourishes our love, He is the one who gives our families the strength to go on and to forgive us. #Nativityscene

[Archbishop Thompson @ArchbpCThompson]

Today we remember the Holy Innocents slaughtered by Herod’s jealous insecurity. How many innocent children are the victims of our society’s cruel indifference today? Heal us, O Lord.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Today we celebrate the feast of St Stephen, the first martyr. This young servant of the Gospel, filled with the Holy Spirit, knew how to speak about Jesus in word, and above all with his life.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

The nativity scene is like a living Gospel: it brings the Gospel into homes, schools, workplaces and meeting spaces, hospitals and nursing homes, prisons and town squares. #Nativityscene

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

I hope that setting up a nativity scene may be an opportunity for you to invite Jesus into your life. Because if He inhabits it, life is reborn. And it really is Christmas. #Nativityscene