The Canticle Cafe is an apostolate of our fraternity, in conjunction with

Franciscan Ministries, that offers not only meals and grocery items, but

also some socialization and companionship to our less fortunate brothers

and sisters. Before we serve the hot meal, we have the opportunity to sit

with our brothers and sisters as they share with us and each other some of

the ‘news of the street’.

We stand with them, as they pray….thanking God for the physical nutrition that is to

come…and ask for the ‘spiritual nutrition’ that is needed to meet the demands placed

on them in their way of life.

Not only do we serve them, but they serve us……they give to us the unique

opportunity to share in and better understand their way of life and the demands

it places on them.