Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Unity Day - Saturday, August 8

Unity Day, the annual gathering of secular Franciscans in the Our Lady of Indiana Region, is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3155 S. County Road 200 West in Kokomo, Indiana, 46902.

This year the focus is on the 800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Movement. There will be a special presentation on Assisi.

I really like having Unity Day at St. Joan of Arc Church. It has an awesome view of the lake and flowers on the patio are fantastic. I like this event because it brings so many Franciscans together to talk, laugh, learn, and eat! Usually somewhere between 125 to 175 secular Franciscan attend. Kathleen White, the region's formation director, always brings a lot of Franciscan books that are offered for sale at cost. And, Frank Vargo, our regional minister, will be doing some grilling. Hot dogs and hamburgers are on the menu. It will be a cookout! I definitely will be there. (I am supposed to bring the condiments, i.e., mustard, ketchup, mayo, etc.) Everyone is invited. Each fraternity is encouraged to bring a food item to share. (We always have a lot of cookies.)

Someone showed me a copy of Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise. So, they are now available. Whew! What a project! Hopefully, I will get my hands on one soon.

Today, July 15 is the Feast of St. Bonaventure. It is also my oldest son's birthday!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Still reading Bonaventure

It has been awhile since my last posting. I am still reading things written by St. Bonaventure. Right now I am slowly re-reading The Soul's Journey into God. There is so much in it.  Some things should be read and re-read.