"And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi, where are You staying?” He said to them, “Come & See.” So they came and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the tenth hour."John 1:38-39

POVERTY.CHASTITY.

OBEDIENCE.

The Rule and Life ofthe Friars Minor is to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in...

“Don’t be afraid of showing the joy of having answered the Lord’s call, and of giving witness to his Gospel in service to the church.”

-Pope Francis w w w. F r a n c i s c a n s . o r g

CONVENTUAL FRANCISCAN FRIARS

COME AND SEE 2019Are you being called?

So you want to follow Jesus as a disciple. But what does that mean? Is it as a Franciscan Friar? Maybe you are uncertain, but you would like to know more. The Conventual Franciscans are offering retreats for single men, 18 to 40 years old.While on retreat you will hear from Franciscan brothers and priests, have conversations with our students in formation (seminarians), and

BE A MISSIONARY DISCIPLEAS A FRANCISCAN FRIAR

experience what our life is like. You will have the time to be in prayer, to partake in fraternity, and learn a bit about the life of Francis of Assisi and his desire to live the Gospel.The retreat provides an opportunity for reflection on your own call and an encounter with Franciscan Discipleship.There is no cost for the retreat.

Así que quieres seguir a Jesús como discípulo. Pero ¿qué significa eso? ¿Deberías hacerlo como un fraile franciscano? Quizás no estés seguro, pero te gustaría saber más. Los Franciscanos Conventuales ofrecen retiros para hombres solteros de 18 a los 40 años de edad.

En este retiro puedes convivir con sacerdotes y hermanos franciscanos, hablar con nuestros estudiantes en formación (seminaristas),

SÉ UN DISCÍPULO MISIONERO COMO FRAY FRANCISCANO

y experimentar nuestra vida. Pasarás tiempo en oración, en fraternidad, y aprenderás un poco de la vida de San Francisco de Asís y su deseo de vivir el Evangelio.

Este retiro te dará la oportunidad de reflexionar en tu propio llamado y tener un encuentro con el Discipulado Franciscano.

Este retiro es completamente gratis.

San Antonio, Texas | April 6

Mount St. Francis, Indiana | May 3-5

Angola, Indiana | June 21-23

Carey, Ohio | Sept. 27-29

Mesilla Park, New Mexico | Oct. 18-20

COME AND SEE*John 1:38-39

RETREAT DATES 2019

Friar Mario with students from University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, Texas.

Friars in procession after celebrating the Sacrament of Ordination.

Friar Alberto makes his first vows.

Friar Ryan from Zambia celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation for pilgrims at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio.

Friar Miguel celebrating Holy Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in El Paso, Texas.

Friar Tony leads a young adult retreat at Mount St. Francis, Indiana.

Friar Don gathers at La Misión de San Antonio de Ysleta del Sur in El Paso, Texas, for the blessing of animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis.

Friar Tom at 2016 Papal Mass in Juarez, Mexico.

To register, complete this form and mail to:Para inscribirse, favor de llenar esta solicitud y enviarla a:

Midwest USFr. John Bamman, OFM Conv. franvoc@aol.com | (419) 396-7107

Central TexasFr. Andy Martinez, OFM Conv.vocationofficesw@yahoo.com | (210) 734-4962

New Mexico & West TexasFr. Mario L. Serrano, OFM Conv.friarmarioserrano@gmail.com | (915) 859-9848

To discern with a friar call or email:Para discernir con un fray llame o mande un email:

Vocation Office131 S. Zaragosa RoadEl Paso, TX 79907

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