Jesus' Crown of thorns, symbol of penitential lifestyle. We are committed to living the Franciscan Rule of 1221. We aren't a Third Order but a Lay Catholic Association. ...weaving a crown of thorns,
they placed it on Him. (Mk 15:17)

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The BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF PENANCE

 

The Franciscan Association of The Brothers and Sisters of Penance of St.Francis (BSP) has a butterfly as its symbol. The Butterfly means the transforming union that we wish to attain, through a life of prayer, simplicity and self-denial. The BSP mottos are: 'Deny yourself, take your cross and follow me' and 'In the world, but not of it, for Christ'

   of
         St. Francis

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MEMBERS' BLOGS & WEBSITES

A stopping place for those seeking to draw closer to God

Dear Friends,

     These BLOGs are written by members of the BSP who feel they were called by Christ to write them as part of their apostolate to the world. Please do not confuse them with the mission and vision of the BSP as contained on the Web pages and the Stella Matutina BLOG of the Association.
     These BLOGs are spiritual resources created by faithful Catholic members of the BSP that may help you on your journey to Christ and they are offered here in the unity that binds us as one family in Christ. May the Lord bless you and guide you in reading them.

Sincerely Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bruce and Shelley Fahey BSP
Co-Administrators of the BSP



 Pelianito Blog
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 Our Lady Era
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The Butterfly is symbol of transforming union of the soul to God. God will give this grace to those faithful to walk the path of prayer and self-denial


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 The Butterfly is symbol of transforming union of the soul to God. God will give this grace to those faithful to walk the path of prayer and self-denial