STORIES FROM FRANCISCAN
VOLUNTEERS, ALUMNI, FRIARS, & FRIENDS
Franciscan Volunteers serve in the United States and live in solidarity with people who are marginalized. Members of our community are witnesses to the world and through their FVM experience learn to advocate for the poor through the Gospel message to express love in action.
November 2020
Saints Right in Front of Me
God is good. All the time. A common saying among believers, and for my generation it is even used as a call and response. Where [...]
October 2020
Remembering Brother Chris
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry is a ministry of and rooted in the spirit, work and support of Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province. Each FVM community [...]
A Diamond in the Rough
Please try to forgive me for my naivety. However, I never expected to stumble upon a masterpiece of a mural in the pedestrian tunnel on [...]
September 2020
People Make a Difference
For those who practice service, moments of reflection can come from the most unexpected situations. I couldn’t have guessed it myself, but barreling down a Philadelphia [...]
The Gospel in Today’s World
Peace and Good everyone. To be honest, I had a very hard time trying to figure out what to send this week. There is a [...]
August 2020
Lovingly Arrive at His Feet
“Lovingly arrive at His feet.” – as seen on a Christian blog I latched on to this, knowing surrender was my weak spot and [...]
The Rhythm of the City
The music seemed to rise from the blades of grass. It moved in the sunlight that shone on Camden's streets and flooded our open windows [...]