Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Nuns Against Gun Violence is a coalition of Catholic Sisters and their allies that affirms the value of human life through prayer, education, and advocacy for common sense, evidence-based, gun violence prevention. As Catholics, our faith calls us to protect life. In response to the gun violence epidemic, we invite you to participate in a… Continue Reading Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence
This Sabbatical is a time for rest, prayer and reflection, solitude and community with Sisters from various congregations. It is limited to 10 persons who will enjoy the beauty of Mercy by the Sea and Long Island Sound. If you are longing for “the something more,” are exhausted from the demands of ministry, or are… Continue Reading Spring Sabbatical for Women Religious
Is today’s social and political divisiveness weighing heavy on your heart? Are you feeling discouraged in your efforts to make the world a better place? Join with others to be re-energized for your efforts to create a more compassionate and peaceful world. Together we will “dwell in possibility” (Emily Dickinson) and draw from a deep… Continue Reading In-Person Day Retreat: “Grounded in Hope: Re-Energizing Ourselves for Social Outreach and Justice” with Susie Tierney
This presentation invites you on a journey of deep reflection and spiritual renewal, exploring the contemplative dimensions of Lent within the Franciscan tradition. We will delve into six key themes, drawing inspiration from the lives and writings of Franciscan mystics, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding of faith and transformation. March 4th: Compassion… Continue Reading Online Lenten Journey: An Invitation for a Franciscan Contemplative Festival of Calm
Explore Franciscan Spirituality during this insightful monthly program focused on the life of St. Clare of Assisi. It is offered by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL, in their motherhouse auditorium on the second Wednesday morning of each month, Sept.-May, excluding January. For more information, see https://fssh.net/event/15601278-2024-09-11-franciscan-spirituality-program/.… Continue Reading Franciscan Spirituality Program
Explore Franciscan Spirituality during this insightful monthly program focused on the life of St. Clare of Assisi. It is offered by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL, in their motherhouse auditorium on the second Wednesday morning of each month, Sept.-May, excluding January. For more information, see https://fssh.net/event/15601278-2024-09-11-franciscan-spirituality-program/.… Continue Reading Franciscan Spirituality Program
This retreat will explore the amazing ways God breaks into our everyday lives through such things as the miracle of creation, moments of prayer, relationships, joys, and adversities in our times. Using scripture, prayer, music, short videos, and sharing, Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND will invite us to enter more deeply into the Mystery of God.… Continue Reading In-Person Retreat: “Celebrating the Gifts of Hope and Wholeness in Our Beautiful and Broken World”
We celebrate 800 Years of Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures, the Creatures’ Canticle. Each element sounds praise for being what it's created to be. The sun shines, the moon and stars light the night’s sky, water flows and cleanses, and the songs go on including those unforgettable human tunes of forgiveness, bearing adversity and welcoming… Continue Reading In-Person Retreat: “Hearing and Making Music in Francis’ Song of the Creatures”
Join us as we continue to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle! In collaboration with Franciscan Media, Franciscan Federation welcomes Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Keith Douglass Warner, O.F.M., and Pamela Wood, authors of the expanded edition of Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth, to a virtual roundtable where all authors will provide… Continue Reading “Care of Creation” Author Roundtable
