Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota

We live the Gospel of Jesus. In the example of Francis and Clare
of Assisi, we offer peace and joy to our world and walk side by side
with persons who are poor and less fortunate. We are committed to promoting human rights and dignity for all, building community wherever we live,
and healing the sources of Mother Earth’s wounds.

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"I enjoy the Franciscan view of God which is coming to know God as
All-Good. Knowing God’s goodness makes it easier to see that all I have
is a gift of God’s goodness. As sisters, we share all that we have and are,
with each other and the amazing reality is that goodness multiplies
as it is shared.”

" 'Love one another as I have loved you.' Let them manifest their love in deeds. With confidence let them make known their needs to one another so that each can find and offer to the other that which is necessary."
-- St. Francis

Sister Mary Felicia (Gertrude) Kroll, 86, died on May 3, 2008, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Francis Convent on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m. Friends may call at St. Francis Convent on Thursday, May 8, from 4 - 8:30 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral on May 9. A wake service will be held at the Convent at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Arrangements are by the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, Little Falls.

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Earth Day 2008
by Jeff Odendahl

Earth Day 2008 was celebrated this year at St. Francis Convent on Sunday, April 27th. On hand were about 65 participants as well as three guest speakers. The topics ranged from demographics and economic change to trees to Catholic perspectives on the environment.

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All Free Trade Is Not Fair Trade…
or, Why the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is Unfair
by Jeff Odendahl

First, let’s agree that trade itself is generally a good thing. Trade allows people from different parts of the world to get and use products they could not otherwise have. It encourages contact among different peoples, and allows us to understand one another better. Fair trade is especially beneficial for people in countries still trying to develop because it provides more markets for their goods and services. The key is that this trade must be fair—fair to workers in each country, fair in its use of natural resources, fair in its treatment of the earth. The proposed agreement with Colombia does not meet any of these standards of fairness.

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Students in San Rafael receive high school education
Sister Colette Toenies

We are well into our second school year in which five young students are living with us while attending the only “senior high” that exists in the 54 villages of San Rafael Parish. Sarahi, Cruz and Fabiola have returned for their second of three years, and Lorena and Dulce are in their first year.

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Humane Borders makes impression on 4 young women

Through this trip to Humane Borders, the four women have a deeper understanding of the Catholic Social Teaching as it relates to migration. One participant, Hannah Akenny, shared her reflections at each of the three Sunday Liturgies at Christ the King Church at the Newman Center in St. Cloud.

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Sisters, staff celebrate World Water Day

“Create a grateful heart in us, O God, that we may forever care for and use wisely all your gifts, especially your gift of water,” they prayed. After reading from scripture about the woman at the well, they blessed the water that was used to wash the hands of each individual. One by one, each person’s hands were dipped in the precious resource and wiped dry by a colleague and friend until all had a chance to be cleansed and to be reminded of what is often taken for granted … pure, life-giving water.

New! Book of the Week
Each week we will highlight a book from our library with a short synopse.
Click here for this week's feature book.

Meet our Leadership Ministers
These four women religious bring energy, wisdom and experience to their leadership roles. They are responsible for the spiritual and evangelical leadership of the congregation. “As Franciscan Sisters and Associates, we walk together in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, following in the footprints of Jesus Christ. We walk as peacemakers and earth healers, in service with and for the poor, wounded and marginalized in our world,” Sister Mary Obowa said.

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St. Francis Health and Recreation Center: www.stfrancisrec.org

St. Francis Music Center: www.sfmusiccenter.org

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MissionFish, a sector of eBay for non-profits, offers a unique way to support Franciscan ministries. The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, has been a registered participant since April 2004. Two things are happening: eBay sellers are auctioning items online on behalf of the sisters, designating a percentage of the sale as a donation to FSLF. The sisters are also auctioning items on their own behalf where 100 percent of the proceeds goes to support Franciscan ministries. To participate in this unique giving opportunity visit www.missionfish.org — keyword: Franciscan.







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Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota
116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
(320)632-2981m info@fslf.org

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