Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair, and read, journal, or just gaze out the window. Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and… Continue Reading A Day of Quiet Renewal
Whether you're troubled about the state of the world or are struggling with personal challenges, you'll find a safe and sacred place in this retreat to honor your feelings and discover that you are not alone. Working with the transformative power of The Work That Reconnects process, you will be embraced in a compassionate experience… Continue Reading Active Hope for a Troubled World Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
“Spiritual Autobiography” is a way to seek our spiritual depths. We can articulate the past, present, and future of the hope-filled spiritual journey that we are on. With Carl Jung, we will seek to make the Soul’s journey conscious. Using Jungian concepts of “memories, dreams, and reflections,” we will recognize God’s movements in our lives.… Continue Reading Spiritual Autobiography: Our Journey to God
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-q33a97v .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important;color:#c0573e !important;line-height:1.2em !important;font-weight:400 !important;font-style:italic !important;font-family:"Alegreya Sans",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-q33a97v .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}with April Boyle, Associate Meet a Wild Woman from the Wild West! She was an Army scout, pioneer, sharpshooter, ox team driver, storyteller, dance hall girl, and prostitute, among other interesting roles! Hear her story… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Calamity Jane: Legend of the West
This retreat invites you to envision a second half of life that calls forth your truest self and unique purpose and to consider what it means to be an “elder” in the deepest sense: when our lived years contribute to a special wisdom, vision and wholeness of self that are shared for the benefit of… Continue Reading Becoming the Elder Tree: Purpose in the Second Half of Life Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
Using the theme of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation, you are invited to a walk of gratitude within nature. Following St. Clare’s teaching, you will have an opportunity to develop a closer relationship with your natural surroundings through gazing upon a natural element, considering the expression of beauty through nature, contemplating how that beauty is… Continue Reading A Nature Walk With Francis and Clare
Discover three revolutionary shifts reshaping theology, science, and scripture studies. These ideas are closer to our modern experience of God and offer a modern lens for faith in a dynamic universe. Embracing these uplifting, thought-provoking paradigms will inspire us to listen to the call to action in our rapidly changing world. Registration
Guided by contemplatives like Bourgeault, Keating, Rohr, and Merton, we practice contemplative prayer. We share God’s movement in our lives and reflect on our experiences through this process. All are welcome! More information
Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair, and read, journal, or just gaze out the window. Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and… Continue Reading A Day of Quiet Renewal
Harvest is just beginning! Nurturing body and spirit, autumn harvest foods play a significant role in fostering peace at personal, community and global levels. Drawing on wisdom of mystics, saints and poets, let’s honor the abundance of nature and how these foods provide an opportunity to transform our relationship with food at the individual, community… Continue Reading Pathways of Peace: Food as Relationship—Autumn Table Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
.stk-gta8fm2 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important;color:#c0573e !important;line-height:1.2em !important;font-weight:400 !important;font-style:italic !important;font-family:"Alegreya Sans",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-gta8fm2 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}Come for a relaxing and inspiring morning of reflection with singer/songwriter, chaplain and author Bill Tonnis. Bill will sing all 11 songs from his new album, Love Is the Only Answer. This program will include uplifting and insightful quotes from poets, activists,… Continue Reading Love Is the Only Answer
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-2ymm31s .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important;color:#c0573e !important;line-height:1.2em !important;font-weight:400 !important;font-style:italic !important;font-family:"Alegreya Sans",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-2ymm31s .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With Fr. Ed Kinerk, SJ, Spiritual Director Join us on a transformative exploration into the essence of humanity through the lens of compassion. Compassion means to suffer with someone, not necessarily literally but by being… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Embracing Compassion: A Journey into the Heart of Humanity