Mall Monks

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Very nice. When I think of all the times I have miserably walked malls over the years…what would I have done to visit these Fransicans?
 
I LOVE it! What a great concept and a way to get people back into the Church. It’s far less intimidating to walk into a storefront like this than a huge cathedral.

FWIW I believe Fr Groeshel is from this order. He is always talking about the work with the poor.

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savone:
Thanks for sharing the story. I wish I lived close to Denver. “…Jedi knights or Santa’s helpers”… that was a good one!🙂
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I believe the article said they operate out of Colorado Springs which is a different diocese from Denver. The next time I’m down there I’ll stop by.
 
The title to this thread is a little misleading as this mall is in Colorado Springs 60 miles to the south of Denver. It has been there for sometime and is a nice respite from the hurried crowd. Very nice. Thanks for posting the article.
 
There is a mall in yracuse, NY that has the “Franciscan Place” there is a small chapel. They have Mass and hear confessions. It is a neat quiet place to go.
 
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Maranatha:
I believe the article said they operate out of Colorado Springs which is a different diocese from Denver. The next time I’m down there I’ll stop by.
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Well, if you do, will you give us an account of your experiences? 🙂
 
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savone:
Thanks for sharing the story. I wish I lived close to Denver. “…Jedi knights or Santa’s helpers”… that was a good one!🙂
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Jedi knights or Santa’s helpers…lol…oh, from out of the mouth of babes…such discernment! They are like Jedi knights in some ways, because they are here to defend us against the Dark Side; and yet they are also like Santa’s helper…or rather St. Nicholas, because they help spread the Gospel, and goodwill toward fellow man…😃
 
What a wonderful story…thank you so very much for sharing. :clapping: :love: :tiphat:
 
What a great article. I would certainly shop there if I could. Imagine going to Mass and confession right after a shopping spree! That is the best!
 
Very touching indeed. I am considering a vocation and the Franciscan Capuchin order looks very enticing. Such a simple life devoted to service and God. Sigh…
 
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What a great article. I would certainly shop there if I could. Imagine going to Mass and confession right after a shopping spree! That is the best!
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I’m sure your husband would recommend confession as called for right after that shoping spree and maybe Mass beforehand as a preservative. 😉
 
Lisa N:
I LOVE it! What a great concept and a way to get people back into the Church. It’s far less intimidating to walk into a storefront like this than a huge cathedral.
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In fact, it is a good way of reaching out to people where they are rather than the Church seeming isolated and inconvenient from our everyday lives.
FWIW I believe Fr Groeshel is from this order. He is always talking about the work with the poor.

Lisa N
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He’s a Fransican. I think that some of the members (including himself) who founded it may have broken off from another Capucin group. But his order is a distinct one from these friars.
 
I moved here to the Springs a month or two back, but had been doing contract jobs here for a few years. I feel really blessed to be where there’s a ministry like this. The priests are all just wonderful, and it’s so nice to have a confessional available when you need it, especially when the traditional Saturday confessions at the local parish don’t fit with my work schedule. 👍

Keep them in your prayers, as they are undergoing a move to a larger and more $$ location within the mall. (the pics in the article are of our temporary lodgings whilst the new location is being readied)
 
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Elliott:
There is a mall in Syracuse, NY that has the “Franciscan Place” there is a small chapel. They have Mass and hear confessions. It is a neat quiet place to go.
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Yes, I’ve been there–it’s a great service to mall employees who are Catholic as well as for shoppers. I’m glad to hear that it’s not unique.
 
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chicago:
I’m sure your husband would recommend confession as called for right after that shoping spree and maybe Mass beforehand as a preservative. 😉
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Yeah you’re right. I don’t shop often, so when I do I tend to get more than I need. Maybe the monks in the mall could start one of those overspenders anonomys groups! LOL
 
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