Followers of St. Francis: John Young
“St. Francis went out of his comfort zone and physically suffered for the sake of the Gospel; I take a lot of inspiration from his example,” John Young says.
Followers of St. Francis: Sister Meg Earsley
The Overseas Lay Mission program broadened this woman’s understanding of Franciscan mission being rooted in a ministry of presence and accompaniment.
Followers of St. Francis: Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF
“St. Francis is such a role model and is so important to our world today. The charisms that his life exemplified (poverty, contemplation, conversion, and minority) speak to me differently as I grow and change.”
Followers of St. Francis: Sister Mary Gemma Harris, TOR
Sister Mary Gemma found encouragement in St. Francis, whose “radical love for God always inspired me. He set aside so many of the good things of this world in order to love Jesus and follow him more closely.”
Followers of St. Francis: Sister Jannnette Pruitt
“Transition comes to everyone,” Sister Jannette Pruitt, OSF, says “and when it does, I trust in God and try to take life one day at a time.”
Followers of St. Francis: Brother Massimo Fusarelli, OFM
In a telegram to Brother Massimo Fusarelli, Pope Francis congratulated the new minister general and wrote, “May the seraphic father, St. Francis, be an encouragement for you in leading your brothers.”
Followers of St. Francis: Mike Lasky, OFM Conv
For Friar Mike Lasky, OFM Conv, seeking social justice goes beyond platitudes or social media posts. It means getting to work.
