Priest author shares his dream (Day 1)

Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, was in the midst of a personal crisis when St. Anthony Messenger Press asked him to write a book about St. Francis of Assisi. He couldn’t, he thought. Besides, he was extremely busy teaching and carrying out other duties. Then the editor told him he would be taking time off and going to Assisi.

A sound of awe murmured through the audience at the Quinquennial Congress Thursday evening (June 30).

“That’s the same thing I said,” he responded to the crowd. Of course, he told the editor, “yes!”

’My heart came to life’ (Day 1)

ST. LOUIS, MO -- “As soon as I hit the door, my heart came to life.”

That comment by Fr. Pio Jackson, OFM, perhaps summed up best what the opening of the Quinquennial Congress meant to a throng of Secular Franciscans, friars and religious sisters.

The Q Boasts 5 Featured Speakers

The main presenters at the 2016 Quinquennial Congress include three well known friars and two Secular Franciscans immersed in JPIC (Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation) and YouFra (Franciscan Youth).

Extra Hotel Rooms Now Available

There are hotel rooms for everyone! A contract has been signed with the Pear Tree Hotel - which is minutes from the Renaissance hotel. The room rate is $89.99 per night and that same rate will hold for a few days before and a few days after the events of the Q.

Q Tip: Put Your Blessings in Bags

One of the ways to live the Quinquennial’s “Reviving Our Spirit” theme is by taking part in Operation Blessing  Bag.

Gallon-size ziplock bags will be filled with travel-size toiletries, snacks, socks, etc. and, at the end of the Q, donated to St. Anthony’s Food Pantry, which provides food and clothing to those in need in St. Louis.

Q Tip: How to Help

Be a pray-er. Pray for the success of the “Q” and for all those working behind the scenes to make it “great”.


Be an encourager. If members of your fraternity would like to come to the Q but are hesitant, let them know what a wonderful family reunion it will be. If they need financial assistance, encourage them to apply for a scholarship (at right). 
 


Don't let finances keep you away

Interested in attending the 2016 Quinquennial Congress, but unable to because of financial circumstances? A 2016 Q Scholarship Fund may make attendance possible.