WHY JPIC? - A Resource Book for JPIC CommitteesFranciscan Spirituality – Prayer & Action: Spirituality often has the connotation of being solely concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. If we remain in a meditative prayerful state without some accompanying actions, it is difficult to achieve personal growth or transformation in our efforts to become more spiritual.
The lives of Jesus and Francis are examples of prayerful figures who shared a solidarity with the marginalized of society and who confronted the civil and religious authorities by denouncing injustice. Francis is often described as the saint who is most like Jesus. To follow in their footsteps is the essence of Franciscan Spirituality. The duality of Franciscan Spirituality is comprised of Prayer and Action. To focus exclusively on Prayer is like trying to stand on one leg. You can do it for a little while but then you realize that you need the other leg (Action) to attain a stable Spirituality. JPIC is the Action part of Franciscan Spirituality. Read More: DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCE BOOK - a tool for any fraternity compiled by Michael Cassidy, ofs, St Francis of Assisi Fraternity, PEI
November 10, 2017 - the Carmelite NGO
Curriculum on Laudato Si': Laudato Si' can change the world
Sept 3, 2017
Here is a Canadianised Season of Creation prayer service; an update of one produced last year. It includes some reflections from a practical guide aimed for the Canadian situation by the Canadian Bishops (1 September 2017) to help us engage more deeply with the challenge of Laudato Si'. The reflections, questions and resources for action, are under the headings See, Learn, Pray, Act. I find them very good and will definitively use them. I hope you will too!
- Andrew Conradi ofs, National JPIC Animator ORIENTATIONS FOR THE CREATION AND ANIMATION OF A COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION AND INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUEThis is a tool prepared by the CIOFS Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation and Interreligious Dialogue to give OFS members a basic introduction to JPIC issues, a start to commit themselves in JPIC. For those who wish to go deeper in JPIC knowledge go to Understanding JPIC prepare by our own Andrew Conradi, National JPIC Animator.
"The Franciscan Journey" JPIC Supplements
JPIC supplements contain additional material from Understanding JPIC by Andrew Conradi, ofs (National JPIC Animator) to integrate JPIC into Franciscan Journey at particular relevant places/times in formation. JPIC supplements aim to enrich our understanding of JPIC, Franciscan vision and values and their central place in the Franciscan charism and spirituality.
A supplement is usually 1-7 pages long and its use, although entirely optional at the discretion of the formator, is strongly encouraged. One fraternity’s experience with a couple of the earlier supplements lead formators to say they are useful and at the very least should be assigned as additional reading. Click on a Chapter below to open pdf copy of the supplement.
You will then have the option to save it to your desktop or a folder of your choice. Franciscan Journey - Chapter 1 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 2 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 3
Franciscan Journey - Chapter 4 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 5 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 6 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 7 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 8 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 9 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 10 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 11 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 12 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 13 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 14 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 15 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 16 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 17 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 18 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 19 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 20 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 21 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 22 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 23 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 24 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 25 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 26 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 27 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 28 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 29 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 30 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 31 Franciscan Journey - Chapter 32 Understanding JPIC, A Primer for Formation and Animationby Andrew Conradi, ofs, National JPIC Animator, National Fraternity of Canada, Ordo Franciscanus Sæcularis (Secular Franciscan Order)
Another world is needed. Together it is possible!A series of 7 articles on the 2016 World Social Forum held in Montreal
World Social Forum (WSF), Aug 8 to 14th, 2016, Montreal by Andrew Conradi, ofs 
Articles will deal with mining, climate, agriculture and finally what we can do to help bring about the necessary changes. They are for a general audience but you may remember to emphasize the Franciscan background and links to Laudato Si'. These could be another way to bring JPIC formation into fraternity meetings.
In addition here is a short video about the
Development and Peace Experience at the WSF (2.52 mins.) 12 months of Franciscan Peace
View Carolyn's' Peace Video. Using St. Francis' prayer sung by Robert Kochis, this video introduces the 5 Peace Principles: Prayer, Empathy, Active Listening, Compassion and Agapé (Evangelical Love)..
St. Louis and his public commitment as a Christian
JPIC Overview Presentation
A big "Thank You" to Andrew Conradi, our National JPIC Animator who has prepared an overview of JPIC in the form of a presentation which can be used in our fraternities. From understanding JPIC to a fuller explanation of the three main steps for integrating JPIC in to our daily lives (See, Judge, Act) and the important place of prayer, this presentation will provide food for thought for your fraternity meetings.
From Gospel to Life - How the Gospel supports OFS Rules
JPIC Meeting Suggestion
JPIC in Fraternity - Some tips
Authors from left to right: Michael Cassidy, Marion Marshall, Louise Larkin, Doug Hagen
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Living out Laudati Si'A Commentary and Practical Resource for Canadian Catholics
Published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops " … Indigenous teachings parallel the encyclical of Pope Francis. Pope Francis praises the attitude and way of life of Saint Francis of Assisi (see Laudato Si’, nos. 10–12). In his Canticle of the Sun, Saint Francis uses descriptive family concepts such as Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Brothers Wind and Air, Sister Water, Brother Fire, Sister Mother Earth and Sister Death. Similarly, Indigenous people speak of Mother Earth, Grandmother Moon, Father Sky and Grandfather Sun." This is another excellent option for fraternities looking to introduce JPIC and Laudato Si' to their fraternities through ongoing formation. Download the pdf file below. 
Peace Prayer Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
