October 2021
Dear Reader: Hope after Darkness
Father Michael Joseph (M.J.) Groark, OFM Cap, could have very well been one of the statistics. However, with the help of faith and the Capuchin Franciscans, Father M.J. faced his addiction and eventually found his way to the priesthood.
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Father M.J. Groark: A Friar for Broken People
As the nation battles an opioid crisis, Father M.J. Groark shares his story in hopes of showing others a path to recovery and redemption.
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Living as St. Francis of Assisi Did
What does the Franciscan way of life have to offer laypeople?
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My One-Year Experiment with the Rosary
There is a path to deeper connection and inner peace if you incorporate the rosary into your daily life.
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When Your Adult Child Chooses a Different Path
Parenting doesn't stop just because your child grows up. But our roles will change, evolve, and deepen with God's help.
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Followers of St. Francis: Brother Massimo Fusarelli, OFM
In a telegram to Brother Massimo Fusarelli, Pope Francis congratulated the new minister general and wrote, “May the seraphic father, St. Francis, be an encouragement for you in leading your brothers.”
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