The Chat

Francis and Colette sat down for a chat

And it led to importance as a Chapter of Mats,

They dialogued long about their lives on earth

With a spirit of joy and a spirit of mirth.

How they followed the Gospel for the love of it,

And both chased the Light of God until they were lit,

Filled with an energy that only love gives

The smile on their face spoke of a Spirit that lives.

“A full cup every day” was filled with strife,

This full cup idea, impressed in their thoughts,

Spilled into everything as in God’s Ways they sought.

The Community that each of them formed

Was full of Gospel Life people in lives reformed,

With the Spirit of God at work each day

Their hearts with gratitude they would display.

Because thanking God was a way of life, too,

Focused, passionate, and without thinking of You,

Our Franciscan Spirit is one that holds true

For the Love of it daily is just what we do!

The picture is a page from our booklet made after the Chapter of Mats in 1982