Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
September 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Free
Free-will donation
Online via Zoom • Monthly on the second Tuesday
Join the Wheaton Franciscans for a 24‑month journey into the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life is open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story, deepen their spiritual life, and build community.
Each monthly session includes prayer, input, reflection, and conversation, with space for contemplative sharing. Together, participants explore themes such as the lives of Francis and Clare, incarnation, community, creation, peace, discernment, and living Gospel values today.
Consistent participation helps create a safe and caring community as we learn from one another and grow in the Franciscan way of life.
Online registration opens June 1, 2026. Registration requested by August 18, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
Session Dates & Themes
2026
- September 8 — Introduction and Call to Holiness
- October 13 — Francis of Assisi: His Culture and Times
- November 10 — Clare of Assisi & the Franciscan Family
- December 8 — Incarnation
2027
- January 12 — Contemplative Sharing
- February 9 — Community / Relationship
- March 9 — Conversion / Penance
- April 13 — Humility / Minority
- May 1 (Saturday) — Morning of Reflection: Contemplation
- Summer — Optional Book Study & Community Deepening
- September 14 — Creation
- October 12 — Peace and Nonviolence
- November 9 — Joy
- December 14 — Wheaton Franciscan Charism
2028
- February 8 — Servant Leadership of Francis & Clare
- March 14 — Trinity
- April 11 — Discernment & Living Gospel Values
- May 9 (Saturday) — Living the Franciscan Way of Life Today (Hybrid)
