Secular Franciscan Order – USA

The abundant life enhances our lives and the lives of others.  It refuses to add to the pain of the world.  It is life spilling over to life.

Father’s Homily – video

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(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Winter 2026  Issue #118)

By Bret Thoman, OFS

Anyone who has spent time with varied Franciscan fraternities knows that there are different ways of living the faith and putting it into action.

On the one hand, some emphasize a strong sense of liturgy and worship, morality, vir...

Because it’s a story of shattering and restoration, without a doubt, if your life has ever been shattered, then this is your story.  If your life has ever been restored, this is your story as well.  And if you have ever been in that in-between place, between shattering and restoration, this is your story as well. Because it’s not a one-time...

As part of the ongoing Franciscan Jubilee, Secular Franciscans are invited to gather at Franciscan University of Steubenville, November 5-7, for a special academic conference.

The university will host a conference entitled “Sister Death—Gate of Life” beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday afternoon. Rooted in the spirituality ...

(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Winter 2026  Issue #118)

By Janice Benton, OFS and Susan Tabor, OFS • National Accessibility Committee Co-chairs

Michael Freeman, OFS

On November 3, 2025, Sister Bodily Death came unexpectedly for our brother, Michael Freeman. Michael served on the OFS Accessibility Com...