We Give God Thanks
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers…” (Matthew 9:38-38) We give God thanks for the…
Read More A Pastor at Heart
+Friar Regis Schlagheck OFM Conv. A Mind for Management, But a Pastor at Heart Friar Regis Schlagheck OFM Conv. found his greatest joy in pastoral service, even though he…
Read More “Do Not Be Afraid!”
Christmas Eve at Mount St. Francis Homily by Deacon Nicholas Wolfla OFM Conv. Dear God: I’ve done pretty good today, I haven’t cursed, I haven’t stolen, I haven’t made fun…
Read More Matthew 15:29-37
Teachings from Matthew relevant today Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv. continues the ministry of Franciscan hospitality at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico – showing compassion for…
Read More Advent and Reconciliation
Traditionally, we begin our “Advent count-down” to celebrate Christmas with the lighting of the purple candles on the advent wreath. We wait with expectation and excited hope to complete…
Read More Our Lady of Guadalupe, Please Pray for Us
¿Acaso no soy yo tu madre? ¿No estoy aquí? (Am I not your mother? Am I not here?), The words of the Blessed Mother are as true today as…
Read More I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me
In the latest episode of Franciscan Voice, Friar Phil Ley OFM Conv. discusses his work at Posada Guadalupe, providing a Franciscan ministry of hospitality to young men who have…
Read More Happy Thanksgiving
Dear friends, This year the Sunday readings from the Gospel of St. Mark have taken us on a journey with Jesus from the baptism in the Jordan, all the…
Read More Hero of Hope
Congratulations to Fr. Conrad Sutter OFM Conv.! On the evening of November 13th, Friar Conrad Sutter was honored at the 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Celebration “Celebrating Our Community Leaders.” Father…
Read More On the Border
On Saturday, November 3, the Bishops of El Paso and Las Cruces joined with clergy, women and men religious, and lay people worshiping together on both sides of the…
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