WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word is a religious community of priests and brothers, founded by Mother Angelica, seeking to live an authentic renewal of religious life in the Franciscan tradition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over one hundred years ago, six Franciscan Sisters set sail for America from France. They came with meager personal belongings and very little money, enduring personal hardships and cultural barriers on a mission to bring health and spiritual wholeness to the sick and needy of Louisiana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jesuit spirituality values discernment and decision-making, and a prayerful consideration of possibilities and choices. It is a way that emphasizes detachment from the passions. Franciscan spirituality embraces an ethos of sharing, a sharing not just of possessions, but also of love and experience.