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SUMMARY:Retreat: Meditating with the Mystics (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of Saint Francis (Rochester\, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterIn-Person or Via Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for a week of contemplative depth and spiritual renewal with Carl McColman\, a writer\, speaker\, and spiritual director whose work “explores mystical wisdom and contemplative living and how the wisdom of ancient visionaries can bring transformation to our lives today.” \n\n\n\nThis retreat\, Meditating with the Mystics: How Wisdom from the Past Inspires Spiritual Growth Today\, invites participants intro prayer\, silence\, reflection\, and spiritual practice. As the retreat flyer describes\, “the wisdom of the mystics can help us find our path toward a loving and transforming relationship with the Spirit of Life.” \n\n\n\nThe retreat is offered in two parts\, and participants may register for Part 1\, Part 2\, or the full retreat. There is also a discount available to religious sisters. \n\n\n\nPart 1: Meditating with the Franciscan MysticsMay 14 at 6:30pm CST – May 17 at Noon CSTExplore the rich lineage of Franciscan mysticim\, from Francis and Clare to contemporary voices such as Thea Bowman\, Ilia Delio\, and Richard Rohr. \n\n\n\nPart 2: Meditating with Great Women MysticsMay 17 at 6:30pm CST – May 20 at Noon CSTJourney with women mystics across the centuries — Julian of Norwich\, Teresa of Avila\, Evelyn Underhill\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, and others whose contemplative depth continues to inspire seekers today. \n\n\n\nCarl will be onsite at Assisi Heights offering two conferences per day at 9am CST and 3pm CST\, with daily liturgy at 11am CST. Zoom participants may join live; links will be provided in advance. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please visit the Assisi Heights website for all registration options\, including in-person\, Zoom\, full-retreat\, and single-part attendance.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/retreat-meditating-with-the-mystics-hybrid-partner-event/
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SUMMARY:Guided Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Spiritual Center \n\n\n\nWhere is God in the midst of our everyday routines\, responsibilities\, and the quiet moments in between? This guided/silent retreat offers a spacious week to explore that question with intention and care. Through daily morning presentations\, extended silence\, evening prayer experiences\, and the beauty of the convent grounds\, participants are invited to notice the sacred woven through the ordinary. \n\n\n\nRetreatants may stay on campus at Neumann University\, reserve a hermitage\, commute from home\, or participate via Zoom. All presentations and meals take place at Our Lady of Angels Convent. \n\n\n\nRetreat Leader: Christine Marie Eberle — author and retreat facilitator known for connecting Scripture\, spirituality\, and everyday life. \n\n\n\nRates: \n\n\n\n\n$550 – Residential at Neumann University (meals & lodging; bring your own linens/toiletries)\n\n\n\n$650 – Hermitage residential rate (meals & lodging; bring your own toiletries)\n\n\n\n$400 – Supported residential rate (additional support available upon request)\n\n\n\n$275 – Commuter (one meal per day)\n\n\n\n$200 – Zoom only\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Franciscan Spiritual CenterOur Lady of Angels Convent609 S. Convent Road\, Aston\, PA 19014Questions? Contract Patricia Platt (pplatt@osfphila.org) \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/guided-retreat-finding-god-in-ordinary-time-hybrid-partner-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000
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SUMMARY:Life Decisions: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit (Online Retreat; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia \n\n\n\nAre you discerning an important life decision and seeking a prayerful\, Franciscan approach to the process? This free online retreat offers adult women and men an opportunity to reflect on major life choices with the guidance of Franciscan spirituality. Sr. Diane Tomkinson\, OSF will lead participants through a discernment process shaped by the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi\, helping each person listen for clarity in their own unique path. \n\n\n\nFor details or to request participation\, please visit the event page or contact Sr. Diane at dtomkinson@osfphila.org
URL:https://franfed.org/event/life-decisions-discernment-in-the-franciscan-spirit-online-retreat-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Retreats,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring a Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination (In-Person Retreat; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted at the Franciscan Renewal Center (The Casa) \n\n\n\nJoin Dan Horan\, PhD\, for a weekend retreat exploring the storytelling heart of the Franciscan tradition. Drawing on the narrative richness of Franciscan spirituality and the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare\, this retreat invites participants to reflect on how story and imagination shape the way we understand and live the charism today. Together\, we will consider how the Franciscan story continues to unfold eight hundred years after Francis’s death and how it can inspire responses to the urgent challenges of our time with a spirit of justice\, peace\, and care for creation. \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday\, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. Fee (including meals): Single $325; Commuter $175  \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/becoming-the-stories-we-tell-exploring-a-franciscan-spirituality-of-narrative-and-imagination-in-person-retreat-partner-event/
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