This meeting focused on completing a formation series about the San Damiano crucifix (we’ve been using The San Damiano Crucifix: History, Iconography, and Spiritual Legacy, by Jeffrey Campbell). We discussed our reflections on the book & shared insights about how the crucifix represents joy rather than defeat, the importance of bearing witness to Christ’s presence, and the challenge of living out our faith in both visible and hidden ways. We also wondered about what we might hear if Christ spoke to us from the crucifix as he did to Francis; our responses emphasized love, perseverance, and continued faith journey. 

We also discussed potential future topics for formation, including Duns Scotus and papal encyclicals, and we considered whether to continue maintaining [this] Facebook page for the fraternity & others interested in the Order. 

We ended the meeting by sharing personal prayer requests, including prayers for family members and various health concerns.