St. Anthony 2022 – Let Your Light Shine
Let Your Light Shine “Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people that they...
Christmas 2020 – God is with Us
God Is With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘Godis with us.’” – Matthew 1:23 Dear friends, When Joseph was betrothed to Mary, he learned that she...
Easter 2020 – Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!
Alleluia! Christ Is Risen! “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.’ ” – Matthew...
Christmas 2019 – Hope for a Better Future
Education Offers Hope for a Better Future “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” – Romans 15:13 Dear Friends, When Jesus was born that blessed night two thousand years ago, God fulfilled...
Celebrating Our Missionary Sisters
In Loving Memory – Sr. Julieta de Carvalho, OSF Jan. 4, 1960 – Mar. 4, 2019 Sr. Julieta worked with settlement families in rural, farm areas in Araguacema, TO. She taught catechism to children (above) and brought food...
Building Community in Brazil
If you spend time with Franciscans, at some point you will probably hear them say, “I did what was mine to do.” This common phrase is taken from St. Francis’ deathbed quote. Our Sisters begin and end ministries in...
Easter is a Time of New Creations
Easter is a wonderful time to consider our relationship with Jesus and to let go of pride, sin and bad habits. Just as His resurrection created new life for us, your gifts to St. Elizabeth Mission Society have brought...
Elsa’s Story…
Elsa’s Story… Elsa was left to care for her four grandchildren when her daughter abandoned them. A regular participant in the monthly meetings at the Sisters’ main convent in Anápolis, Brazil, she said, “They treat us very well. I...
What Are God’s Plans for You?
In Loving Memory – Sr. Celestine Fruscione, OSF Mar. 15, 1925 – Jan. 18, 2018 Sr. Celestine was a teacher and principal, and worked in formation and regional leadership during her 72 years as a Franciscan Sister of...
My Mission Experience in Brazil Highlights Selfless Love
An Easter message of self-sacrifice… “The way we came to know love was that He laid down his life for us…Let us love not in word…but in deed.’” – 1 John 3:16-18 Dear Friends, This verse in 1 John...
