by jpic | Feb 24, 2023 | Esperanzas, Esperanzas, News, Testimonies
I was humbled to be in the presence of courageous individuals who, seeing such great need and acting in faith without a clear idea of exactly what to do, responded with compassion to migrants in need, opening camps in Mexico or resettlement centers in the U.S. Their...
by jpic | Dec 19, 2022 | Reflection
In the gospel, “the Word became flesh” is identified as the Son of God made human, a person who was born and lived in the midst of the poorest of Nazareth. However, this Son of God–as real as we are, so human that he felt hungry, thirsty and had to...
by jpic | Dec 12, 2022 | Reflection
Back in 1977, I attended the first annual Franciscan Brotherhood Experience vocation weekend at Mayslake Retreat House in suburban Chicago. It was a glorious experience of being with 30 friars, from different ministries and lifestyles. Although it was 45 years ago,...
by jpic | Nov 30, 2022 | Reflection, Uncategorized
Greetings Sisters and Brothers in the Franciscan Family, I am really pleased to be part of the newly organized Franciscan Migrant Network and although I cannot be with you in person for the Franciscan Border Experience, I will be a spiritual pilgrim from afar. I spent...
by jpic | Nov 14, 2022 | Encuentro, Esperanzas, News
The current humanitarian crisis on our southern border calls us to compassion and mercy as well as greater understanding. The Franciscan Network for Migrants–USA Team organized a three-day experience for a total of 28 people who witnessed firsthand the impact of...
