About:
Life is a journey and so is our spiritual life.
My name is Frances Acosta. I am a Secular Franciscan, a retired Catholic school administrator, and I am passionate about my Catholic faith. As a Catholic educator for over 30 years, I am honored to have together with the Holy Spirit journeyed with children and adults alike learning and growing in their spiritual life. In the spirit of St. Francis & St. Clare and guided by the Franciscan traditions of joy, hospitality, peace, compassion and simplicity.
I am honored and humbled to be part of the Franciscan family. My faith has always been the center. Raised Catholic, at 12, I became enamored with the Lord. After receiving the sacrament of Confirmation I was on "fire". I wanted to evangelize the goodness of the Lord to all who would listen. The journey began with wonderful priests and religious who not only walked alongside me but paved the way to who I am today.
Our spiritual journey walks alongside our relationship with God. It needs to be nurtured and cultivated through prayer and action. Prayer helps us stay close and grow in our relationship with God. The more we engage and converse with Him, the more we get to Him and ourselves.
Through daily prayer, prayer journals, reading and formation opportunities, whether I am the presenter or participant I nourish my faith daily. It is through those experiences and passion that drew me to establish Stella Mundi Franciscan Ministry. It is the best of who I am and what I love to do, teach, learn and experience.
I invite you to join me in enhancing your spiritual life with our spiritually enriching retreats or prayerful programs. Let your hearts be open and trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit and grow stronger in your relationship with God.
Be who God is calling you to be!
For more information on my professional background, you are welcome to look at my Linkedin page.
My Profession Day
“Peace and All Good Things.”
— St. Francis of Assisi
Who are Secular Franciscans?
The Secular Franciscan Order was established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago. Our purpose is to bring the Gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for ways to embrace the Gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise.
What is a Secular Franciscan?
The rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people . Christ, the gift of the Father’s love, is the way to him, the truth into which the Holy Spirit leads us, and the life which he has come to give abundantly . Secular Franciscans should devote themselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel.