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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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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.
Week 2. Michele
Friends, The March 14 episode of “The Daily,” a New York Times podcast, discusses how the Putin govt has used the accusation that Ukraine is ruled by “Nazis” to convince Russians that the invasion of the country is justified.
Week 2. Gilbert
Given our understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, what is the appropriate role of Secular Franciscans in confronting speech which dehumanizes or demonizes others?
Week 2. Michael
A friend talks about how as we learn and grow, we have this sludge that continues in us where do what we know we should not.
Franciscans Helping Ukrainians
As the world watches the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in horror, many of us are praying, speaking out against war, and also looking for practical...
Week 2. Jean
For sure I have underestimated the power of my own speech!
Week 2. Michele
How many times I have envied the prophet Isaiah:
“The Lord GOD has given me…
Week 2. Casey
I’m the kind of person who likes to listen first and doesn’t talk a lot…so I know that when I do speak, people listen.
