Advent with the Franciscans
The Reason for the Season:
Advent with the Franciscans at Northgate Mall.
Br. Michael Radomski, OFM, chats with a couple.
May the Lord give you peace!
The Franciscan Friars hope to provide a bit of that for busy shoppers at Northgate Mall in Cincinnati during the hectic holidays.
If you need a break from the hustle and bustle, visit The Reason for the Season: Advent with the Franciscans, our storefront near Macy’s. (store #186)
You are welcome to sit for a spell, reflect or pray if you like, or share coffee, cookies and conversation.
There is nothing for sale and we seek no donations – but we welcome your prayer requests.
A young visitor writes a prayer request
The Reason for the Season is open November 28 through December 23.
'Brown' Friday, November 28: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sundays: 12 noon - 6:00 pm
Weekdays: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
closed Christmas Eve
Click here for information and directions to Northgate Mall
Last year, our ministry at the mall was featured in the New York Times in a story by Samuel G. Freedman: Finding God in a Storefront at the Mall
Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, tells of our mission in this opinion at Cincinnati.com
And Cheri Lawson of WNKU reports on our ministry at the mall.
Videos and updates from Reason for the Season will be on our SJB Provincial website, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
Please plan to stop by and visit us!
Peace and all good,
--The Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province
Free ‘Advent in My Pocket’ Booklet
A new booklet with meditations and prayers for every day of the Advent season. The 28-page booklet, a pocket treasury of prayers for each day, was written by Sr. Fran McManus, RSM, and produced by the seven OFM provinces of the United States: Assumption BVM, Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart, St. Barbara, St. John the Baptist, and Holy Name.
If you would like a copy, call us at 513-721-4700 ext 3219 or email us at friarworks@franciscan.org with your name and address.
Posted in: Advent and Christmas, Missions, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis
