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Among the many insights Brother Gregory Cellini, O.S.F., Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn and Director of the Office of Mission, Ministry and Interfaith Dialogue at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York, shares regarding the"Franciscan Month" a series of events at St. Francis College throughout October- he says,"It was a matter of getting away from the self, and people found the freedom to be wonderful.
Board games were set up, while the chapel and interfaith prayer space were open to anyone seeking “Franciscan solitude.” Some students opted for quiet reflection, while others chose to take a walk with someone and rekindle relationships. Another major event was a march in the Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan, where students carried a banner spreading awareness about Franciscan Month.Feedback from students and faculty has been overwhelmingly positive.
“St. Francis called everyone and everything his brother or sister - Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Sister Water, Brother Fire.”In addition to his roles as a professor and Director, Brother Greg also hosts a radio show called, where he invites guests to share insights on maximizing professional satisfaction and contribution. “For the past five years, we’ve themed some of our shows around different months—Pride Month in June, Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March.
“I thought Francis was just there to protect gardens.” It wasn’t until he became a Franciscan Brother that he grasped the saint’s profound conversion and mission, epitomized by the peace prayer attributed to him: “words of hope, faith, giving, sharing, loving, and forgiving.”Franciscan Month aims to reach people who may not know the saint’s full story.
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