Led by faith, welcomed with love.

Peace and All Good Things

Pause. Breathe deeply, Begin again gently, with clear intention and calm resolve.

A simple path walked together with steady, mindful steps. A share purpose that guides, sustains, and comforts. Inspired by Franciscan Charism, compassionate and welcoming, open to all.

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The Franciscan spirit and charism inspires us to enthusiastically live out our Catholic faith. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit who guides and journeys with us, Stella Mundi Franciscan Ministry’s mission is to deepen your prayer life. It is our role to walk alongside you and to draw you closer in union with God and to deepen your commitment to Christ.

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Our Mission

Artwork by: Frances Acosta, OFS Oil 16×20

Who is God Calling you to be?

God has given us all great gifts. Although we are not all given the same talents and opportunities, He knows our abilities. He doesn't expect us all to have the same results. But this too needs to be practiced daily.

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BE PRAYERFUL.

Prayer opens communication with God. It strengthens our faith and trust in God. When we open up our hearts to Him and He is able to work in us and through us. The more we spend time talking with Him the more we grow in our relationship with God. 

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BE MINDFUL.

To be mindful is to have the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and  shutting out the din around us . Being mindful is a natural process we all possess which needs to  be practiced on a daily basis.

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BE FAITHFUL.

We are called to walk by faith and not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7) God is faithful.  We must trust and through our daily conversions take a leap off that mountain, knowing that God will be there to catch you through the good times and especially the bad times.

The Journey Changes You

The goal of a journey isn’t just reaching a destination—it’s who you become along the way. Our spiritual path transforms our character:

  • We become more patient through waiting

  • More compassionate through suffering

  • More faithful through uncertainty

The process reshapes our heart and perspective.

Resources for you

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Cover page of "Catechism of the Catholic Church," second edition, published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, with a blue background, white text, and an illustration of a seated figure reading a book at the bottom.
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More than a journey

becoming who you are meant to be.

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