Fraternity
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Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 3 August, 2023
The tradition of the Secular Franciscan Order of Saint Francis places great stress on charity toward the sick and infirm. Francis saw the Christ of the Gospels not only preaching the Kingdom to people’s minds and hearts but also going out of his way to relieve the pain and sickness of their bodies. Continue reading
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Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 15 July, 2023
Time: 2 pm to 4:30 pm No. of Attendees: 62 pm Devotions: Franciscan Crown Rosary 3 pm Discussion: ‘Caring for Creation’ from ‘Live Like Francis’, Reflection 41 Venue: Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SB Saint Francis was named the patron saint of ecology in 1989. He saw that all of creation was good. Francis Continue reading
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Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 6 July, 2023
We pondered initially on some verses from the scriptures which spoke about work.We then spoke about Francis of Assisi and his work to rebuild the church.We also spent some time discussing about the rise of automation and how AI has the potential to replace jobs. Few of us suggested that perhaps even the small things… Continue reading
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Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 17 June, 2023
Discussion: The Apostolate of Peacemaking from ‘Live Like Francis’ Time: 3pm to 4:30pm Venue: Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SB No. of Attendees: 9 Summary: We started off by asking ourselves the question, “What is peace?” Some of the answers and opinions given by Secular Franciscans at the meeting were:- 1. Personal peace which Continue reading
About US
The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) is the third branch of the Franciscan Family formed by Catholic men and women who seek to observe the Gospel of Jesus by following the example of Francis of Assisi. We are the Oxford Fraternity of the OFS in Midlands region, Great Britain.
Recent Posts
- Day of Recollection at Mornese Center, Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LF – 21 June, 2025
- ‘Fraternity as Community’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 7 March, 2024
- Holy Mass and ‘Rite of Profession to the Gospel Life’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 17 February, 2024
- ‘Perfect Joy’ (Contd) | OFS Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 8 February, 2024
- ‘Perfect Joy’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 20 January, 2024
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