About the Author

Franciscan Friar Benet A. Fonck is the coordinator of communications for the Sacred Heart Province of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans). He has been involved with the Secular Franciscans in updating their ritual, providing commentaries for their new Rule and Constitutions, and facilitating a deeper commitment to their spiritual life, community participation, and apostolic endeavors. He has a bachelor of philosophy degree from Quincy University; a master of arts in theology (sacraments) from DePaul University; a master of divinity degree (liturgy) from the Catholic Theological Union; and a degree in journalism from Marquette University.