Br. Greg Friedman, OFM has put his dramatic skills to use as the narrator for a new documentary that tells the story of Teilhard de Jardin, French Jesuit priest and scientist. Check out the story here: bit.ly/3K6X01a

St. Paschal Baylon was a young shepherd boy who had a great devotion for the Eucharist. He joined the Franciscans & became a brother in his early twenties and lived a life of penance. Let us all pray to have such love for the Eucharist as he did. St. Paschal Baylon, pray for us!

The Filipino community brought the traditional Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) celebration to St. Mary’s in Pompton Lakes, NJ, for the first time on May 11, in a joyful and colorful festival that honors and expresses gratitude to the Blessed Mother. bit.ly/3V0rhFh

Comment 'Amen' if God is your hope! Take refuge in Him always.

Friars, family & friends came from across the United States & Puerto Rico to celebrate the ordination of Brothers Jason Damon, OFM, and Luis Manuel Rosado, OFM, on May 4 at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Read more about this joyous event: bit.ly/3JXucbu

In Fatima, Portugal, on this day 107 years ago, three children were playing when they saw a flash of light. Appearing before them was our Blessed Mother and she did so 5 more times, each time asking them to pray the rosary daily. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

Happy Solemnity of the Ascension! May the resurrected Lord walk with us as He did with His disciples so that we may also preach the Good News to all people!

St. Ignatius of Laconi ignored his promise to God to join the OFM, until one day, he was in an accident while riding his horse but was completely unharmed. He felt God had spared him and decided to finally become a Franciscan. St. Ignatius of Laconi, OFM, pray for us! 🙏

It is with sadness that we said goodbye to Br. Irenaeus Kimminau passed away on April 29th at 103 years old. Please pray for the repose of his soul. To read his full obituary, click here: bit.ly/4dtOnve

The new Laudato Si’ Circle at St. Francis of Assisi in Midtown Manhattan invited people to learn about the benefits of trees and how to care for the trees in their neighborhood at its Earth Day, Let it Begin with Trees. Learn more about this initiative: bit.ly/3y9rKfv

Miraculous Detail #2: Our Lady asked Juan Diego to collect roses to give to the bishop as proof that she had indeed requested a church be built in her honor. These roses were Castilian roses from the same region in Spain where the bishop is from and not native to Mexico.

Greg Plata, OFM takes us through his journey in becoming a Franciscan in this second interview of the 'Before Franciscan' series. From journalism to becoming a Franciscan friar, Br. Greg's journey starts when he felt in his heart that he needed something more out of life.

The friar community at Casa Guadalupe Friary in southwest Albuquerque, will extend Franciscan welcome & hospitality next month when they open their dining room and chapel doors to a group of men invited to a vocation discernment weekend. Read more here: bit.ly/4a2FYvW

Take refuge in the fact that God delights in you because you are His. There is always consolation in God's unconditional love for us - His children.

It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. Celebrate World Laughter Day with us and spread joy and laughter wherever you are! 😁 💖 🤣 🤪 🌎

May is the Month of Mary. Weekly, we'll highlight a special detail about Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose name the province bears. The tilma she is pictured on is made of cactus fiber, which has a lifespan of 20 to 50 years, but it's been intact since 1531, making it 493 years old.