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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Week 4. Louise
There is one conversation that I have avoided for years, telling my self as time passes that it is too late and not necessary any longer.
Week 4. Jeremiah
Realizing they’re trying to have civil discourse with another who have quite different perspectives With underlying emotions, I have been part of at least 10 zoom calls with Classmates who attended a Franciscan seminary.
Week 4. Nan
Stop the violence
Week 3. Michele
I recall being taught as I grew up that in a democracy like the United States each citizen should vote according to their own individual interests and the results will come out being in the best interests of the most people.
Week 3. Barbara
After working to keep to my Lenten promises I realized the online I am repeatedly trying is to re-humanize.
Week 3. Janine
I can think of a few times when my image of someone has been mutilated when I hear them speaking in a dehumanizing way.
Week 1. Sr. Judith
Communal Discussion by: Margaret Magee, OSF, Helen Roberts, OSF, Kathie Uhler, OSF, Harriet Hamilton, OSF, Claire Bertero, OSF, Gwyen Melhado, OSF, Cindy matthews, OSFJudith Terrameo, OSF, Rosemary Weiss, and Mary Labenthaul
2021 Annual Report
The year 2021 was one of transitions for us at Franciscan Action Network. We welcomed Sr. Louise Lears, SC to lead our climate advocacy and Michele...
Week 2. Mark
Franciscan and someone from the other side (a Republican) the presentation was a typical Franciscan Action Network (FAN) product.
