Spiritus Sanctus Fraternity

Brainerd, MN

When the Spirit of truth comes He will guide you into all truth He will speak,
He will declare and He will glorify.

Gathering time:
4th Thursday of every month from 5:00 pm.
Please confirm schedule before attending!

Place:
St. Francis Catholic Church
409 North 9th St
Brainerd, MN 56401

Simplicity

"Simplicity is one of those great words that can't be defined easily. But it can be described and it can be distinguished from things that just look a little like it. If we persevere, we can recognize simplicity when we experience it in others and, more importantly, when we practice it."

"Simple living is not about elegant frugality. It is not really about deprivation of whatever is useful and helpful for our life. It is not about harsh rules and stringent regulations. To live simply, one has to consider all of these and they may be included to some degree, but simple living is about freedom. It's about a freedom to choose space rather than clutter, to choose open and generous living rather than a secure and sheltered way"
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"Freedom is about choices: Freedom to choose less rather than more. It's about choosing time for people and ideas and self-growth rather than for maintenance and guarding and possessing and cleaning. Simple living is about moving through life rather lightly, delighting in the plain and the subtle. It is about poetry and dance, song and art, music and grace. It is about optimism and humor, gratitude and appreciation. It is about embracing life with wide-open arms. It's about living and giving with no strings attached."

— Simple Living: The Path to Joy and Freedom, Sr. Jose Hobday

The Rite of Canonical Establishment was conducted for the Spiritus Sanctus Fraternity during a special Mass at All Saints Catholic Church in Brainerd, Minnesota. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Paul Sirba, Bishop of the Diocese of Duluth with Fr. Tony Wroblewski, ofs, member of the Spiritus Sanctus Fraternity, concelebrating. Celebrants were attended by Deacons Jim Clack and Deacon Jerry Bock. Deacon Tim Richardson, ofs, cantored and Cindy McCarthy, ofs was musician. Following Mass, a catered meal was served to all clergy, REC representatives, fraternity members and guests.


L-R (Front): Kathy Taormina, Regional Spiritual Assistant and Provincal Delegate; Deacon Tim Richardson, ofs; Colleen Seevers, ofs, Interim Sec. Rose Clack, ofs, Interim Minister, Jo Ann Larson, ofs, Interim Treas.; Pat Rickaby, ofs, Clara Perlinger, candidate, ofs, Hazel Martin, ofs, REC Minister. L-R (Back): Tim Taormina, REC Vice-Minister, Cindy McCarthy, ofs, Judy Muehlbauer, ofs, Kathy
Flansburg, candidate, ofs; Carol Hartneck, candidate, ofs; Pat Walsh, candidate, ofs; Esther Reagan, ofs, S.A; Cheryl Austin, ofs; Jan Lothert, ofs; Margaret Schrader, ofs, Formation Director; Bishop Paul Sirba, Fr. Tony Wroblewski, ofs.

Please click on: "9/8/18 Canonical Establishments Photos" under Newsletters for more photos and information concerning the celebration.