From November 6-9, our brothers Kip Ledger, OFM Cap., and Jim Mungovan, OFM Cap., led our Postulants to the Atonement Spirituality Center in Graymoor, NY, for the semi-annual gathering of the Inter-Franciscan Formation Program. Br. John Petrikovic, OFM Cap., one of our friars in the Province's Ministry of Preaching, was invited to lead the participants in the days of reflection on Francis & Clare: Finding the Incarnation's Face.
The series of talks examined what Francis and Clare each "found" at San Damiano and how the Lord's revelation as a person in our own human stories yields a continued Incarnation of God's Word made Flesh.
The gathering, which has been happening twice a year for the past 20 years, is unique in the Franciscan world, and women and men postulants, novices and temporary professed - including the Clares - have the chance to receive support in their Franciscan walks - all the while fostering relationships among the various branches of our world-wide Orders.
Our Postulants live at our Padre Pio Friary in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, PA. Here's a closer look at the Franciscan women and men who shared life, prayer and reflection during these days.
