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Called to Simplicity By Tim O’Brien Cap Corps What does it mean to feel called to simplicity? Humor me a moment and look up an image if you can. It’s “Sassetta” by Stefano di Giovanni. The Madonna of Humility. Earlier this f

Called to Simplicity

By Tim O’Brien

Cap Corps

Franciscan Service NetworkJuly 17, 2026Franciscan, Service, Reflection, CounselingComment

Nurturing Hope, Celebrating Diversity, Seeking Eco-Justice in Chester, PA By Sr. Diane Tomkinson, OSF The Canticle House The Canticle House Franciscan Intentional Community is one of the newest members of the Franciscan Service N

Nurturing Hope, Celebrating Diversity, Seeking Eco-Justice in Chester, PA

By Sr. Diane Tomkinson, OSF

The Canticle House, Chester, PA

Franciscan Service NetworkApril 9, 2026Franciscan, Service, Reflection, CounselingComment

When Service Becomes Formation By Ali Tregle FrancisCorps 26 (2024-2025) Now that I’ve been home, soaking in the love of the people (and animals) I missed so dearly, I’ve had the space to reflect on the fruits of my year of servi

When Service Becomes Formation

By Ali Tregle

FrancisCorps 26 (2024-2025)

Franciscan Service NetworkMarch 12, 2026Franciscan, Service, Reflection, CounselingComment

Telling Our Stories, Bridging the Past and Present By Caroline Stanfill Felician Volunteers in Mission Reflection: St. Francis was born into a family of wealth and means. He spent his youth living a life of indulgence and pleas

Telling Our Stories, Bridging the Past and Present

By Caroline Stanfill
Felician Volunteers in Mission

Franciscan Service NetworkOctober 15, 2021Comment

Franciscan Volunteers in Mission

By Caroline Stanfill
Felician Volunteers in Mission

Franciscan Service NetworkOctober 15, 2021Comment

Strive for Spirit By Katie Sullivan, Executive Director Franciscan Volunteer Ministry Don’t strive for perfection; you will always be disappointed. Strive for the Spirit; She’s always present. ~ Michael Duffy, OFM

Strive for Spirit

By Katie Sullivan, Executive Director
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry

Franciscan Service NetworkJuly 29, 2021Comment