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SUMMARY:Fran Fed Virtual Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:From Darkness to Light: Honoring the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of FrancisOnline via Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Franciscan Federation’s annual virtual retreat on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. This year’s retreat commemorates the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi\, inviting us into prayer\, reflection\, and dialogue on what it means to move from darkness to light in our personal and communal journeys. \n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome Bishop John Stowe\, OFM Conv.\, Bishop of Lexington\, KY\, and Katie Sullivan\, Executive Director of Franciscan Volunteer Ministry\, as our retreat speakers. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! Reserve your spot today: https://franfed.org/gatherings/annual-retreat/ \n\n\n\nFor questions or assistance\, please contact memberengagement@franfed.org
URL:https://franfed.org/event/fran-fed-virtual-annual-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Member Engagement,Retreats,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register \n\n\n\nThis monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer\, reflection\, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer\, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming\, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-connection-circles-monthly-online/2026-02-09/
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SUMMARY:Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register \n\n\n\nThis monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer\, reflection\, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer\, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming\, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country. \n\n\n\nThis Month’s Topic \n\n\n\nOur focus this month is on finding strength\, stillness\, and hope in the midst of chaos. Many of us are carrying the weight of unrest in our communities and in the wider world. Our facilitator\, Lavina Taylor\, will guide us through practice and prayers that invite us to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with the quiet beneath the noise. \n\n\n\nWe’ll draw from several short readings and resources\, including: \n\n\n\n\nA Blessing in the Chaos\n\n\n\nA breath prayer for stillness and silence\n\n\n\nA prayer from The Possibility of Hope\n\n\n\nA short dance video set to the Prayer for Guidance\n\n\n\n\nQuestions to ponder: \n\n\n\n\nWhere do you notice an “opening into the quiet that lies beneath the chaos”?\n\n\n\nHow does seeking stillness strengthen you\, and what makes it challenging?\n\n\n\nIn the Prayer for Guidance\, we ask to “carry out Your holy and true command.” Does the prayer from The Possibility of Hope help make that feel possible?\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-connection-circles-monthly-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
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SUMMARY:Lectio Lent Series (Online; Fran Fed Event)
DESCRIPTION:During this Lenten season\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the Gospel through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina\, a prayerful reading of Scripture that opens the heart to God’s presence. Over five Sundays\, we will reflect on the Sunday readings and explore how the Spirit calls us\, as Franciscans\, to walk the way of peace\, justice\, and conversion of heart. \n\n\n\nEach session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA communal experience of Lectio Divina rooted in the Lenten Scriptures\n\n\n\nQuiet time for personal prayer and contemplative reflection\n\n\n\nLarge- and small-group conversation to share insights and faith experiences\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged\, if possible\, to commit to all five Sundays. Doing so allows regular small groups to journey together through Lent\, deepening both personal and communal reflection. However\, all are welcome to join individual sessions as they are able. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/lenten-vespers-series-sharing-stories-of-conversion-online-fran-fed-event/2026-02-22/
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