Prayer before the Crucifix
St. Francis of Assisi ​
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Most High, glorious God,
enlighten the darkness 
of my heart
and give me true faith,
certain hope, and perfect charity,
sense and knowledge, Lord,
so that I may accomplish
                                                     Your holy and true                                                            command.
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       “It is no use walking anywhere
        to preach unless our walking
        is our preaching.”
                                  
​St. Francis
Holy Land History  written by Good Father Frederic
St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare

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the new website for the Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada. 
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You can visit this site frequently to connect with the Secular Franciscans of Eastern Canada ~ here you will find information and news  about fraternities, members, and events throughout our Region. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated!

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​Upcoming Events:


Regional Spiritual Conference - August 3 - 5, Cacouna, Quebec
Brothers and Sisters in Francis, 

Summer is here and I am certain you all have plans on how you will spend your summer and I hope its successful.  I also hope one of those plans is to attend our Conference in August. Information is attached for your use.

The deadline is July 1, however if you send Luba a quick email or call her,  with your FIRM intention of attending,  and put you registration form and deposit in the mail in the next 7 days, we will make sure you have a room. We are currently at 80 % capacity, lets aim for 100!

I look forward to seeing everyone, especially those who have not been to a conference in a while. Its a chance to get to know each other and to share our journeys with others of like mind, like charism, and like spirit.

May the Peace of Christ (and Francis) disturb you.

Michel​ David​, ofs, Regional Minister
Richard Shields
Our guest speaker, Richard Shields, is a member of the faculty of St. Michael’s College, at the  University of Toronto, where he specializes in practical issues of Catholic schools, faith development and culture.
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Richard has his Masters in Franciscan Spirituality from St. Bonaventure in New York and his Doctorate in Religious Studies from McMaster in Ontario.

Richard has participated in a number of retreats and evenings of recollection on such topics as: “Mercy in the Life of the Church”; and “The Joy of the Gospel – Pope Francis’ Vision for the Church”.

Friar Ed Debono writes: Richard is articulate …humourous and engaging. He will get people thinking about their faith today, and the need to be involved.
 The Atlantic Area Assembly. See the information sheet below. It takes a moment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
​The May Atlantic Area Assembly has been rescheduled to the fall, September 15, 2018