Alex Rich is the Director of Communications for the Order of the Friars Minor Province, Our Lady of Guadalupe, commonly called the Southwest Franciscans. Alex is passionate about following the footsteps of St. Francis by rebuilding the church in her community with an emphasis in lay ministry. Alex has her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University and is a current student in the lay ecclesial ministry program, Emmaus Journey, through the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. To read more of her writings and reflections visit www.swfranciscans.org.