THURSDAY – St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist; International Day of Peace As we feed on the Word of Life, may we in turn be God’s word for others, especially those at Felician University, Villa Maria College and Madonna University For all in initial formation and their directors, through the intercession of St. Matthew, they may…
September 17th Stigmata of St. Francis
THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST APPEARS TO FRANCIS On two separate, dramatic occasions, Francis had a vision of Jesus, wounded in hands, feet and side, suffering on a cross. If we look carefully at the two visions we will see them as closely interrelated. Both visions are described in Saint Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis. It’s helpful…
Felician Sisters Statement on Racial Injustice
Statement on Racial Injustice The following statement was approved by the Leadership Team of the Felician Sisters of North America: In the spirit of the nonviolent Jesus and the example of peacemaking handed down to us from Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Leadership Team of the Felician Sisters of North America decries and…
The Felician Sisters Statement on The Crisis in Ukraine
The Felician Sisters Statement on The Crisis in Ukraine In the spirit of solidarity, compassion, and non-violence, the Felician Sisters of North America denounce the loss of life and destruction of property in Ukraine. We stand with the people of Ukraine and all those who have come to their aid in their struggle for freedom…
Laudato Si’ Action Platform Commitment Statement
Laudato Si’ Action Platform Commitment Statement The Felician Sisters of North America, inspired by our Franciscan heritage to be in right relationship with all of creation and impelled by the spirit of our foundress, Blessed Mary Angela, commit to the seven-year journey of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP). Mindful of the fragility of Mother…
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ’s life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over the Savior’s tomb, and her son built the…