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Statement from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on the Status of Fr. Louis Leonelli
Statement from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on the Status of Fr. Louis Leonelli
CFR Communications DirectorMay 10, 2024
Statement from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on Findings from Investigations of Allegations Against the Institute
Statement from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on Findings from Investigations of Allegations Against the Institute
CFR Communications DirectorNovember 5, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR As Auxiliary Bishop Of The Archdiocese Of Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR As Auxiliary Bishop Of The Archdiocese Of Chicago
CFR Communications DirectorSeptember 11, 2020
"Contemplation 2020" - New Music From Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR
"Contemplation 2020" - New Music From Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR
CFR Communications DirectorJune 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE. JESUS WEPT: ON RACISM, THE CALL TO REPENTANCE, AND THE RENDING OF HEARTS
PRESS RELEASE. JESUS WEPT: ON RACISM, THE CALL TO REPENTANCE, AND THE RENDING OF HEARTS
CFR Communications DirectorJune 3, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: ONLINE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR THE DECEASED DURING PANDEMIC CRISIS
PRESS RELEASE: ONLINE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR THE DECEASED DURING PANDEMIC CRISIS
CFR Communications DirectorMay 18, 2020
New Podcast: The Poco A Poco Podcast is now available
New Podcast: The Poco A Poco Podcast is now available

Join Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus and Fr. Mark-Mary, members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, for their weekly podcast.

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CFR Communications DirectorMay 6, 2020
Press Release: April 8, 2020 "Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Begin New Pastoral Care Initiative During Pandemic Crisis"
Press Release: April 8, 2020 "Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Begin New Pastoral Care Initiative During Pandemic Crisis"
CFR Communications DirectorApril 11, 2020
It's possible that a lot of us are so swept up in just trying to live life, that we don't have the space to learn how to live.

In a lot of ways it makes sense.  If you're in the pool just trying not to drown, it's going to be hard to practice your b
Walking around as friars, we often have people stop us and begin to share.  Sometimes they share deeply, sometimes they just want an audience for their hot takes and solutions to the world's problems.

I remember keenly walking with a friar in Guatem
Hi neighbor. 👋👋
"You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace." 
-St. Augustine
“In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting.” 

– St. Faustina
"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

Lord, may your merciful love sustain us this week.

Lead us not into temptation.
Give us the grace of fidelity and confidence.
Fill our hearts with patience and mercy.
Living our best (Lord's Day) Life.
Pretty accurate depiction of our fraternal life.

Someone giving directions. 👉
Someone looking confused. ðŸĪ”
Someone randomly clapping. 👏
Someone being goofy. ðŸĪŠ
Someone smiling at something else. 🙃

But all one in Christ Jesus.
A back to school reminder:

"The cross is the school of love."

 – St. Maximilian Kolbe
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