Here are some helpful hints on ensuring that your prayer services celebrating creation do not unknowingly spread invasive species, degrade habitats, and displace creatures. Continue Reading Sacred Suggestions for Creation Centered Prayer Services
The Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual-Spiritual Tradition (CFIT) has provided the Franciscan world with a Franciscan Advent Series. This collection of videos includes Jack Clark Robinson, OFM, reflecting on creation, the incarnation and the Immaculate Conception; Keith Douglass Warner, OFM, discussing a Franciscan model of intercultural evangelization; and Dr. Darleen Pryds exploring Francis and Greccio. Continue Reading Advent Resources from CFIT
This video presentation invites us to reflect on this moment that we are celebrating –the greatest gift of God to us, the Incarnation. Reflect through the lens of what happened in the little village of Greccio, Italy through the creativity and imagination of Francis of Assisi. Thank you to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, and the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities for this presentation, and especially to Sr. Joanne Brazinski, OSF for sharing her wisdom and guidance through this reflection. Continue Reading 800 Years of Greccio
This issue of Spirit+Life is dedicated to the great mystery of our salvation, which Francis lived in a tangible form during the Christmas celebration in Greccio, where the town of Bethlehem (the house of bread), was rendered visible in the Bread of Life, the Word made flesh, in the manger. Francis contemplated the Nativity of Christ and lived the experience of poverty and humility of the Incarnation. Greccio became a new Bethlehem. Continue Reading Quarterly Journal of Franciscan Culture focused on Greccio
This resource is designed by Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. and Artist Joseph Dorniak, OFM Conv. to help bring the spirituality of Saint Francis and the words of Pope Francis into our Advent preparation. This resource is available in 14 languages and can be accessed on the Franciscan Voice website under resources. Continue Reading Greccio and the O Antiphons
Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise 2 Volume set is back in print through Tau Publishing. Volume I-Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and the Triduum-770 pages Volume II-Easter and Ordinary Time-841 pages. This is a perfect bound edition that does not have ribbons. Continue Reading Franciscan Morning & Evening Praise
The Franciscan Central Archive (FCA) is a sustainable, charism-based collaborative repository for the combined archival collections of Franciscan entities across the United States. This brochure holds all the information a congregation or organization needs to consider and contact the FCA for more information. Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive
The Padua Program at St. Bonaventure University helps Franciscan institutions and ministries transmit the values of Sts Francis and Clare of Assisi to a new generation of leaders. Infusing this mission into the daily operations of Franciscan schools, hospitals, retreat centers, and social service programs requires competent leaders. Individuals completing this program will increase expertise in the preservation and promotion of the Franciscan legacy. Continue Reading Padua Program: Franciscan Mission-Based Leadership Training
CTU happily announces a Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality that can stand alone or be combined with our degree programs. Franciscan religious, leaders of Secular Franciscan Fraternities, and people who work for Franciscan institutions like schools and universities, hospitals and health centers and social service centers can enhance their work and ministry at these centers and enrich their own spirituality as well. Continue Reading Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality
In the fall of 2022, Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation and the Franciscan Friars (OFM) US-6 JPIC Working Group offered a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism. Access the recordings here. Continue Reading Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series