Posts Tagged ‘Guaymas’
Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi
As we approach St. Francis’s Transitus, we are reminded of his attention to the sick. Every year, on the third evening of October, Franciscans ritually remember Francis of Assisi’s passing from this life into God as a reminder to renew one’s commitment to follow Christ in the way of the poor man from Assisi. It’s heartbreaking…
Read MoreFifty Mayans Rescued
While enjoying a late lunch, Br. David informed me that about fifty indigenous Mayan migrant farm workers from Chiapas, the southern-most state in Mexico that borders Guatemala, showed up in the central plaza of Guaymas around midday. Someone from the municipal government called Casa Franciscana to see if we had enough food to feed them.…
Read MoreOctober 2017 Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place. However, one does not have to go abroad to Rome or Assisi or Fatima for this life changing experience. Guaymas at sunset If you are seeking an affordable opportunity to renew or deepen your relationship with God, to grow spiritually or to witness Christ at work, join us October…
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