Nativity scene at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church
The Franciscans of Life wish to extend to you our most sincere hope for a peaceful and joyous Christmas!
Christmas is a very special time in the life of mankind, because it sets into motion the fulfillment of the Covenants that the Lord had made with Israel at different times before pre-Christian history.
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e Incarnation and the Virgin Birth set into motion the journey to Calvary and our redemption.
Our holy father St. Francis was sensitive to the connection between Christmas and the Pasch of the Christ. He sets up the first creche, not because Christmas is the center of our Faith, but it is the first step in the final chapter of the Covenant, which was fulfilled during the Easter triduum.
As we enter the Christmas season let us remember that Christmas is not an end. Rather, it is the beginning of the journey to Good Friday and Easter.
“Let us begin. Up to now we have done nothing.”
– St. Francis
The Franciscans of Life will remember your intentions at Midnight mass. If you have a special intention, you can email it to us, and your communique will remain strictly confidential: 
Have a grace filled Christmas!
Nativity scene at our mother house
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…and a Blessed, Grace-filled Christmas to all the brothers.