Spring 2018 Issue 94
A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN AU–USA ORDER Spring 2018 Issue 94 The rule and life of the Secular Franciscan is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi who made Christ the inspiration and center of his life with God and people. Article 4 - The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order Mission to Share the Vision The TAU-USA, a publication of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order of the United States, is a vital communication link between the NAFRA leadership and all candidates and all professed Secular Franciscans throughout the United States. The articles within the publication, while sharing the Secular Franciscan charism and vision, are intended to inform, inspire, and challenge. Contents Minister’s Message . 1 by Jan Parker, OFS National Fraternity Our Rule - 40th Anniversary. 1 of the Secular by Bill Wicks, OFS Franciscan Order Meet Your Historian . 4 Editorial by Dianne Ambrose, OFS Staff Sharing the Vision . 5 National by Jan Parker, OFS and Executive Editor-in-Chief Mary Bittner, OFS Council Jim Wesley, OFS CIOFS General Chapter. 7 by Bob and Mary Stronach, OFS National Minister Spanish Editor Jan Parker, OFS Cindy Wesley, OFS Spiritual Assistance. 9 ofs.national.minister.usa@ by Lester Bach, OFM Cap. gmail.com Copy Editor Formation . 11 National Mary Lou Coffman, by Mary Anne Lenzi, OFS OFS Vice Minister Youth and Young Adults Commission . 12 Mary Bittner, OFS Special Assignments By Kathleen Molaro, OFS Editors Ecumenical/Interfaith Commission . 13 National Secretary Mary and Bob by Donna Hollis, OFS Jane DeRose- Bamman, OFS Stronach, OFS Multicultural Commission.
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