damienjosephssfJan 71 minLife Profession CelebrationThe Society of Saint Francis, Province of the Americas asks your prayers for Brother Damien Joseph SSF who will make his life profession...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFMay 3, 20212 minCrowning Mary in the Month of MayHere at San Damiano Friary, we celebrate and remember the life and witness of the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the month of May....
Brother James Nathaniel SSFDec 21, 20202 minNew Outdoor Features at San Damiano FriaryWhile we are unable to physically interact with people during the COVID pandemic, we have added a few new features to our friary in San...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFDec 21, 20203 minLife at San Damiano during COVIDHere at San Damiano Friary, the brothers continue to ride out the COVID storm as best as we are able. We have to pay particularly close...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFDec 9, 20202 minCelebrating Mary's Conception at Sundry Times and in Divers MannersOn December 8, our brothers and sisters in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and some parishes in the Episcopal Church...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFNov 16, 20204 minReflection on Fratelli TuttiWhen I first arrived in San Francisco, one of our brothers told me a joke about Pope Francis. “He has a heart of a Franciscan and a mind...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFOct 26, 20203 minBook Review: Franciscan Footprints by Sr. Helen Julian, CSFAs the oldest child in a Congolese family of 20 brothers and sisters, Muambule Tchipanga was the apple of her father’s eye. Unlike the...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFOct 5, 202012 minSaint Francis' Day Sermon and Animal Blessing (with audio)On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Brothers Jude and James Nathaniel were invited by Mother Stacey to preach and bless animals at St. Francis...
damienjosephssfOct 3, 20201 minThe Transitus of our Holy Father FrancisOur Brothers in NYC kept their annual observance of the Transitus at the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Times Square on Saturday,...
damienjosephssfSep 24, 20201 minVirtual Evening PrayerWe've concluded our streamed Evening Prayer for now. Thanks for joining us. Our NYC Brothers invite you to join them each Thursday...
damienjosephssfSep 17, 20201 minEvensong for the StigmataOur NYC Brothers streamed this year's observance of the receiving of the Stigmata by St Francis. You can view the archived video,...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFSep 11, 20205 minAll the Leaves are Brown and the Sky is GreyThis past month in San Francisco has been one of the most unforgettable in the nearly four years I have lived in this city. One of the...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFAug 23, 20206 minA Guide to Voter GuidesThis November, many Americans will fulfill one of their most important civic responsibilities by heading out to vote. Notwithstanding...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFJun 24, 20204 minWe'll Leave the Light on for YouThere’s an old commercial for a major hotel chain that used to end with the slogan: “We’ll leave the light on for ya.” As Franciscans, I...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFMar 6, 20201 minNew Video uploaded to YoutubeI've put together another video, this time of Brother Gregory going to Sunday church. I've tried to give outsiders a view of life as a...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFMar 2, 20201 minBrother James Nathaniel leads a Franciscan Retreat in San Francisco On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Brother James Nathaniel lead Franciscan retreat and quiet day for the people of the Diocese of...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFMar 2, 20201 minA New Video of the San Damiano FriarySo I made a new video of the San Damiano Friary. Outside of a few dumb videos I made for classes in high school and college, this is the...
Brother James Nathaniel SSFJan 28, 20201 minFranciscan Retreat Day in San Francisco. Hosted by the Church of the Advent of Christ the KingWhen: Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Where: Church of the Advent of Christ the King 261 Fell Street San Francisco, CA...