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The Regional Fraternity of Troubadours of Peace is a union of all the local Fraternities officially established by the Directive Board of the National Fraternity in the given geographical area of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

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04/10/2026

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In a world longing for healing and hope, all people of goodwill are invited to come together in prayer for peace.

You’re invited to join a livestream prayer vigil from the Vatican, united with the Holy Father and people around the world in praying for peace.

🕊️ Let us come together in faith, lifting up our world and asking God to bring an end to violence and division.

🗓️ Saturday, April 11

🕰️ Livestream Time:
6:00 PM (Rome) | 12:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM CDT | 10:00 AM MDT | 9:00 AM PDT

🙏 All are welcome—join us in prayer.

▶️ Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.usccb.org/news/2026/archbishop-coakley-invites-all-join-pope-leo-xivs-vigil-peace-midst-threats-increased

12/05/2025

Formation Friday December 5, 2025 (en español abajo)
Advent a time of Hope and Faith

Secular Franciscans are people of conversion. Looking through this lens during Advent, we realize that seeking conversion requires hope and faith.

CONSIDER:
+ Our Rule: Article 19—"Mindful that they are bearers of peace which must be built up unceasingly, they should seek out ways of unity and fraternal harmony through dialogue, trusting in the presence of the divine seed in everyone and in the transforming power of love and pardon.
Messengers of perfect joy in every circumstance, they should strive to bring joy and hope to others.”

+ Our Rule: Article 9—"The Virgin Mary, humble servant of the Lord, was open to his every word and call. She was embraced by Francis with indescribable love and declared the protectress and advocate of his family15. The Secular Franciscans should express their ardent love for her by imitating her complete self-giving and by praying earnestly and confidently16.”

+Admonition XXVII: Virtue Puts Vice to Flight
1Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.
2Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor disturbance.
3Where there is poverty with joy, there is neither greed nor avarice.a
4Where there is restb and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor restlessness.
5Where there is fear of the Lord to guard an entrance, Lk 11:21 there the enemy cannot have a place to enter.
6Where there is a heart full of mercyc and discernment, there is neither excess nor hardness of heart.

https://franciscantradition.org/francis-of-assisi-early-documents/the-saint/writings-of-francis/the-undated-writings/the-admonitions/153-fa-ed-1-page-137

+ During Advent, we strive to imitate our Blessed Mother who brought joy and hope to the world through her “YES.” Now is the time to ask ourselves if we are saying yes to what the Lord is asking of us and to what we promised at our Profession.

Questions for discussion or to answer in your journal
+ How do you build peace in your fraternity and in your family? What are the most challenging times/topics that you encounter during family or fraternity gatherings, and how do you handle them?
+Which characteristics of the Blessed Mother do you strive to imitate? Consider Mary’s role in the Incarnation. What does it take to say YES to God?
+The Prayer Before the Crucifix occurred before the Admonitions were written. According to Admonition XXVII, how did God answer Francis’s prayer?

Thank you to Anne Mulqueen, OFS, for her inspiration.

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Formación 5 de diciembre, 2025 (compartir con su fraternidad local)
Adviento: Temporada de fe y esperanza

Los franciscanos seglares somos personas de conversión. Al mirar a través de esta lente durante el Adviento, nos damos cuenta de que buscar la conversión requiere esperanza y fe.

CONSIDERE:
+Nuestra Regla: Artículo 19—“Como portadores de paz y conscientes de que ésta ha de construirse incesantemente, indaguen los caminos de la unidad y del entendimiento fraterno, mediante el diálogo, confiando en la presencia del germen divino que hay en el hombre y en la fuerza transformadora del amor y del perdón31.
Mensajeros de la perfecta alegría, esfuércense permanentemente en llevar a los demás el gozo y la esperanza32.”

+Nuestra Regla: Artículo 9—"La Virgen María, humilde sierva del Señor, siempre atenta a su palabra y a todas sus mociones, fue para San Francisco centro de indecible amor, y declarada Protectora y Abogada de su familia15. Los Franciscanos seglares den testimonio de su ardiente amor hacia Ella con la imitación de su disponibilidad incondicional, y en la efusión de una confiada y consciente oración16.”

+Admonición XXVII: De la virtud que ahuyenta al vicio
“1Donde hay caridad y sabiduría, allí no hay temor ni ignorancia.
2Donde hay paciencia y humildad, allí no hay ira ni perturbación.
3Donde hay pobreza con alegría, allí no hay codicia ni avaricia.
4Donde hay quietud y meditación, allí no hay preocupación ni vagancia.
5Donde está el temor de Dios para custodiar su atrio (cf. Lc 11,21), allí el enemigo no puede tener un lugar para entrar.
6Donde hay misericordia y discreción, allí no hay superfluidad ni endurecimiento.”
http://franciscanos.org/esfa/adm-ae.html

+ Durante el Adviento, nos esforzamos por imitar a nuestra Santísima Madre que trajo alegría y esperanza al mundo a través de su "SÍ." Ahora es el momento de preguntarnos si estamos diciendo SÍ a lo que el Señor nos pide y a lo que prometimos en nuestra Profesión.

Preguntas para platicar o para responder en su diario
+ ¿Cómo fomenta la paz en su fraternidad y en su familia? ¿Cuáles son los momentos / temas más desafiantes que encuentra durante las reuniones familiares o de fraternidad, y cómo los maneja?
+ ¿Qué características de la Santísima Virgen se esfuerza por imitar? Considere el papel de María en la Encarnación. ¿Qué se necesita para decirle que SÍ a Dios?
+ La oración ante el crucifijo ocurrió antes de que se escribieran las Admoniciones. Según la Admonición XXVII, ¿cómo respondió Dios a la oración de Francisco?

Le agradecemos a Anne Mulqueen, OFS, por su inspiración.

10/01/2025

As the Feast of St. Francis approaches, the Franciscan Action Network invites you to a virtual Transitus Service on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT to remember the passing of St. Francis from this life to the next. Carolyn Townes, OFS, Franciscan Justice Circle animator, will lead the service. This uniquely Franciscan commemoration will serve as a time of reflection, prayer, and deep gratitude for the life and teachings of Saint Francis.

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10/01/2025

Father Richard Rohr describes how the teachings of Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) became the foundation of Franciscan spirituality.  St. Francis of

10/01/2025

At yesterday’s Mass for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Cardinal McElroy received a standing ovation from a packed cathedral in Washington DC for his powerful homily. The Cardinal highlighted “an unprecedented assault upon millions of immigrant men and women and families in our midst.” He said, “Our first obligation as a Church is to embrace in a sustained, unwavering, prophetic and compassionate way the immigrants who are suffering so deeply because of the oppression they are facing.” Prior to the mass, members of FAN participated in a prayerful pilgrimage to the cathedral. You can read the homily here: https://adw.org/news/wdmr-homily-mcelroy-eng-25/

06/26/2025

Prayer for Peace: June 28

The CIOFS Presidency has received, welcomed and accepted an initiative for a day of prayer for peace throughout the world. For this reason, the Minister General and the entire Presidency pray together for peace in the world, offering prayers especially for our brothers and sisters, and for all those who suffer in the Holy Land and the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, in Nicaragua and other parts of Latin America, and in some countries in Asia.

We invite all the brothers and sisters of the Secular Franciscan Order to join us and pray together, to arrive after this turbulent time to a time of peace, of mutual understanding, so that every man can live in peace moving towards the Kingdom of God.

The day will be June 28, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this day we invite everyone to pray a seraphic rosary for peace in the world, for peace of heart, for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and for all the victims of war. Pray it around the hour of our Lord’s suffering, possibly between 12:00 and 18:00 local time.

We are convinced that our prayer will reach God, the Lord of peace.

06/21/2025

Formation Friday, June 20, 2025 (En español abajo)
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Catholic Social Teaching—From St. Francis to the Secular Franciscan Rule

We have been celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV whose choice of name calls to mind the importance of Catholic Social Teaching. His predecessor of many years, Leo XIII (a Secular Franciscan), authored the encyclical “Rerum Novarem” which addressed social issues and workers’ rights. As a result, we repost last year’s Formation Friday on Catholic Social Teaching and the OFS Rule.

In the Legend of the Three Companions we read: He [Francis] used to tell them: "As you announce peace with your mouth, make sure that greater peace is in your hearts. Let no one be provoked to anger or scandal through you, but may everyone be drawn to peace, kindness, and harmony through your gentleness. For we have been called to this: to heal the wounded, bind up the broken, and recall the erring. In fact, many who seem to us to be members of the devil will yet be disciples of Christ." (The Founder p. 102 https://franciscantradition.org/francis-of-assisi-early-documents/the-founder/the-legend-of-the-three-companions/1193-fa-ed-2-page-102 )

The Catholic Church has given us the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). The Secular Franciscan Rule of 1978 helps us to make them part of our daily lives.

1- CST: LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON—The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
+OFS RULE: Articles 15 and 17: Promote justice and peace and respect for life

2- CST: CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION—We are both sacred and social; part of society.
+OFS RULE: Articles 13 and 17: A sense of community—ready to place themselves on an equal basis with all people; Cultivate a spirit of peace, fidelity, and respect for life in the family. Husbands and wives should bear witness in the world of the love of Christ for his Church.

3- CST: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES—The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected, and responsibilities are met.
+OFS RULE: Article 14: [We] are called to build a more fraternal and evangelical world; exercise our responsibilities competently.

4- CST: OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE—How are the most vulnerable faring?
+OFS RULE: Articles 13 and 15: Accept all people as a gift of the Lord. Place ourselves on an equal basis with the lowly…; Be in the forefront of promoting justice…

5- CST: THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS—The economy should serve people not vice versa.
+OFS RULE: Article 16: Let them esteem work both as a gift and as a sharing in the creation, redemption, and service of the human community.

6- CST: SOLIDARITY—We are one human family.
+OFS RULE: Articles 13 and 19: …place themselves on an equal basis with all people, especially the lowly. …trusting in the presence of the divine seed in everyone and in the transforming power of love and pardon.

7- CST: CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION—We show respect for the Creator by taking care of His creation.
+OFS RULE: Article 18: They should respect all creatures which bear the imprint of the Most High,…

https://www.crs.org/resource-center/seven-themes-catholic-social-teaching-handout
For discussion or to answer in your journal

+How does Catholic Social Teaching (CST) apply to us as Secular Franciscans? Give “daily life” examples.
+In what ways do you live out the articles of the Rule mentioned above?
+How can our fraternities live out Catholic Social Teaching through our apostolates? Give examples of what you are already doing? What more can you do?

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Formación 20 de junio de 2025 Favor de compartir con su fraternidad local.
La Doctrina social católica: De San Francisco a la regla franciscana seglar

Hemos estado celebrando la elección del Papa León XIV, cuya elección de nombre recuerda la importancia de la Doctrina Social Católica. Su predecesor durante muchos años, León XIII (un franciscano seglar), escribió la encíclica "Rerum Novarem" que abordaba cuestiones sociales y los derechos de los trabajadores. Como resultado, volvemos a publicar la Formación del año pasado sobre la Doctrina Social Católica y la Regla OFS.

En la leyenda de los tres compañeros leemos: Y [Francisco] les decía: «Que la paz que anunciáis de palabra, la tengáis, y en mayor medida, en vuestros corazones Que ninguno se vea provocado por vosotros a ira o escándalo, sino que por vuestra mansedumbre todos sean inducidos a la paz, a la benignidad y a la concordia. Pues para esto hemos sido llamados: para curar a los heridos, para vendar a los quebrados y para corregir a los equivocados. Pues muchos que parecen ser miembros del diablo, llegarán todavía a ser discípulos de Cristo».
http://franciscanos.org/fuentes/leyendatrescom02.html (Capítulo XIV, pár. 58)

La Iglesia Católica nos ha dado los Siete Temas de la Doctrina Social Católica. La Regla Franciscana Seglar de 1978 nos ayuda a hacerlos parte de nuestra vida diaria.

1- DSC: VIDA Y DIGNIDAD DE LA PERSONA HUMANA — La Iglesia Católica proclama que la vida humana es sagrada y que la dignidad de la persona humana es el fundamento de una visión moral para la sociedad.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículos 15 y 17: Promover la justicia y la paz y el respeto a la vida
2- DSC: LLAMADO A LA FAMILIA, LA COMUNIDAD Y LA PARTICIPACIÓN: somos tanto sagrados como sociales; parte de la sociedad.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículos 13 y 17: Un sentido de comunidad — listo para colocarse en igualdad de condiciones con todas las personas; Cultive un espíritu de paz, fidelidad y respeto por la vida en familia. Los esposos y las esposas deben dar testimonio en el mundo del amor de Cristo por su Iglesia.
3-DSC: DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES — La tradición católica enseña que se puede proteger la dignidad humana y que se puede lograr una comunidad saludable solo si se protegen los derechos humanos y se cumplen las responsabilidades.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículo 14: [Estamos] llamados a construir un mundo más fraterno y evangélico; ejercer nuestras responsabilidades de manera competente.
4- DSC: OPCIÓN PARA LOS POBRES Y VULNERABLES: ¿Cómo les va a los más vulnerables?
+ REGLA OFS: Artículos 13 y 15: Acepta a todas las personas como un regalo del Señor. Situarnos en pie de igualdad con los humildes…; Estar a la vanguardia de la promoción de la justicia ...
5- DSC: LA DIGNIDAD DEL TRABAJO Y LOS DERECHOS DE LOS TRABAJADORES — La economía debe servir a las personas y no al revés.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículo 16: Que estimen el trabajo como don y como participación en la creación, redención y servicio de la comunidad humana.
6- DSC: SOLIDARIDAD — Somos una sola familia humana.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículos 13 y 19:… colocarse en igualdad de condiciones con todas las personas, especialmente con los humildes. … Confiando en la presencia de la semilla divina en todos y en el poder transformador del amor y del perdón.
7- DSC: CUIDADO POR LA CREACIÓN DE DIOS — Mostramos respeto por el Creador al cuidar de Su creación.
+ REGLA OFS: Artículo 18: Deben respetar a todas las criaturas que llevan la huella del Altísimo, ...
https://www.crs.org/resource-center/cartel-sobre-los-siete-temas-de-la-doctrina-social-cat%C3%B3lica

Para platicar o responder en su diario
+ ¿Cómo se aplica la Doctrina Social Católica (DSC) a nosotros como franciscanos seglares? Dé ejemplos que proceden de la “vida diaria.”
+ ¿De qué manera vive usted los artículos de la Regla antes mencionados?
+ ¿Cómo pueden nuestras fraternidades vivir la Doctrina Social Católica a través de nuestros apostolados? ¿Dé ejemplos de lo que ya están haciendo. ¿Qué más se puede hacer?

Congratulations to the New Council of St. Francis Fraternity in Eugene!Minister Florence Blas OFSVice Minister Mary Lee ...
05/18/2025

Congratulations to the New Council of St. Francis Fraternity in Eugene!

Minister Florence Blas OFS
Vice Minister Mary Lee OFS
Formation Director Nancy Anderson OFS
Treasurer Annie Lukasik OFS
Secretary Michael Myers OFS
Councilor David Olszyk OFS
Councilor Helen Haley OFS

New Council for Servants of the Lord fraternity:Victoria Crescenzi, MinisterTina Lujan,  Vice MinisterSusan Ogilvie, For...
05/13/2025

New Council for Servants of the Lord fraternity:
Victoria Crescenzi, Minister
Tina Lujan, Vice Minister
Susan Ogilvie, Formation Director
Robert Earhart, Treasurer
Craig Reindl , Secretary

05/11/2025

📖 Today, the Catholic Church writes a new page in its history.

🕊️ A new Pope has been elected, and with him, hope ✨ is reborn in the hearts of millions of faithful around the world 🌍.

🙏 We lift up our prayers for Pope Leo XIV his life 💛, his mission ✝️, and the path 🚶‍♂️ he will walk as shepherd of the Church ⛪.

🔥 May the Holy Spirit guide him with wisdom, humility 🤲, and courage.

🕊️ ⛪ 🙏 ✨ 📿 🔥 👑 💒 ❤️‍🔥

Congratulations to the St. Francis Spokane fraternity who had elections today and the new council includes:Minister: San...
05/11/2025

Congratulations to the St. Francis Spokane fraternity who had elections today and the new council includes:
Minister: Sandy Earnest, OFS
Vice Minister: Helen Sargeant, OFS
Formation Director: Dennis Daniel, OFS
Secretary: Sue Huss, OFS
Treasurer: Jim Huss, OFS
Councilor #1: Patrick Kirlin, OFS
Councilor #2: Jerry Welk, OFs

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