Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Are you considering making some changes in your life as we enter the new year? Experience a Franciscan approach to discerning life decisions, rooted in the wisdom of Saints Francis… Continue Reading Life Decisions: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit (via Zoom)
Join us for a selective reading of poems inspired by the lives of Francis and Clare from poet/author Murray Bodo, OFM. His reading and ongoing commentary of these poems from… Continue Reading An Afternoon with Murray Bodo Sharing Poems and Insights Inspired by Francis and Clare via Zoom
Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and other Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm Central via Zoom for a free screening… Continue Reading Film Screening & Discussion: “Eating Our Way to Extinction: When Food Costs the Earth Who Pays the Price?” (via Zoom)
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Franciscan Federation Member Forum via Zoom on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1pm to 4pm ET | noon to 3pm CT | 11am… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Member Forum
Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and other Franciscans For Earth for a free screening and discussion of the film “Artifishal: The Fight to Save Wild… Continue Reading Online Movie Screening & Discussion: “Artifishal”
Author and former pastor, Brian McLaren, will discuss the process of change and explore both what is passing away and what is trying to be born in the spiritual lives… Continue Reading “Something Is Trying to Be Born”: An Afternoon with Brian McLaren via Zoom
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.… Continue Reading Franciscan Spirituality Program
Francis of Assisi has inspired generations of artists, poets, mystics and nature-lovers. He is probably the only Christian saint to be found in local garden shops and hardware stores. What is it about his… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Virtual Annual Retreat: “Singing a New Canticle: 1225 – 2025”
The Japanese art of Kintsugi takes broken pottery and repairs the cracks with gold. These restored bowls, formerly considered worthless, become treasured items of great worth and beauty. During this… Continue Reading Retreat: “Japanese Art of Kintsugi: Embracing Our Imperfections with Grace and Courage”
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… Continue Reading Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence
Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and other Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm Central via Zoom, for a free screening… Continue Reading Eco-Film Screening: “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty”
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,… Continue Reading Online Lenten Journey: An Invitation for a Franciscan Contemplative Festival of Calm