Gun violence is a public health crisis. It is also a spiritual and moral crisis. God changes hearts, but people change laws. The biblical prophets Micah and Isaiah imagine a world where God’s people beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning hooks, building a world free of… Continue Reading Beating Guns: Hope for People Who are Weary of Violence
The FCA is pleased to share with you the following stories and information in their quarterly newsletter: FCA at the RCRI Conference, Community Spotlight (Treasured crown jewels of Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, WI), Strategic Planning, From the Archives (Passing of a local legend, Sr. Lauren of the Sisters… Continue Reading The Franciscan Central Archive – Quarterly Newsletter
The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund is now taking applications for its March 1, 2025 deadline. Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: For more information Visit www.SSF-SHCF.org for more information and to see if your ministry meets the eligibility requirements. Spread the word to… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious
The Committee of Franciscan Family for the Franciscan Centenary wishes to invite all of you to participate and promote participation, in person or online (on the centenary website www.centenarifrancescani.org), in the celebration of the anniversary of promulgation of the Later Rule. This celebration will be held in Rome, at the… Continue Reading An Invitation from the Committee of Franciscan Family for the Franciscan Centenary
Central to Franciscan spirituality is the Incarnation—the union of divinity and humanity in the person of Jesus. In his lifetime, Francis of Assisi wanted nothing more than to emulate the life of Christ and celebrate his momentous birth. So, in 1223, he and the townspeople of Greccio, a commune in central Italy, got to… Continue Reading Program Invitation: The Grace of Greccio: 800 Years of Tradition
The Federation is excited to announce a new section on the website! The “Gatherings” tab can be found on the navigation menu at the top of the page. “Gatherings” will help guide members and non-members to the Federation offerings available to promote connection among our wider Federation community. This includes… Continue Reading Introducing a New Website Tab for Gatherings
Pray through the joyful season of Advent with Saint Clare of Assisi! This compact booklet is perfect for slipping into a pocket, wallet, or purse, to take the inspiring words of St. Clare with you throughout Advent. It contains reflections, quotes from Clare and those who knew her, and prayers… Continue Reading Franciscan Media Offers an Advent Reflection Booklet with Clare of Assisi
As part of our Working for Environmental Justice project, FAN will send you a monthly update with relevant news and action opportunities to support environmental justice. The Environmental Justice project is co-sponsored by the Franciscan Federation. You can view and subscribe to The Current below. In addition, the second part of… Continue Reading The Current Monthly Update
Franciscan School of Theology is offering a new series on Laudato Si beginning this October. The series will consist of four lectures commemorating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, an encyclical crafted to provide guidance on Earth’s care. Please see the flyer below for more details and registration… Continue Reading Laudato Si @10 Years
This book is intended as a contribution to the celebration, in 2023, of the eighth centenary of two important events for the Franciscan family: the confirmation of the Later Rule (Regula bullata) by Pope Honorius III, on Nov. 29, 1223, and the celebration of Christmas at Greccio, just a month… Continue Reading CELEBRATING LIFE: THE RULE AND CHRISTMAS AT GRECCIO (1223-2023) MARTÍN CARBAJO-NÚÑEZ