We are in an exciting time as People of God who have chosen to live in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi!  In 2023, Franciscans worldwide will begin celebrating the 800th anniversary of the 1223 Rule and Christmas at Greccio. Also taking place this year is the Continental Phase of the… Continue Reading Enlarge Your Tent: Leading Associate Communities in the Franciscan Spirit of Incarnational Leadership

The Economic and Ecological Way of the Cross is a special observance of Christ's passion and an opportunity to reflect on the ways we have broken our covenant with God at the expense of other persons and creation. At each station, focus is directed to a different economic or ecological challenge or sign of hope… Continue Reading Virtual Way of the Cross for Economic and Ecological Justice

The Formation-Education subcommittee of the Commission for Life and Mission, invites those serving as formation (initial and ongoing) and spirituality ministers - to a consultative Zoom session. We want to hear directly from you about your ministries and how the Federation may be able to support you in these endeavors. This particular consultation focuses on… Continue Reading Commission for Life and Mission Consultation with TOR Formation and Spirituality Ministers

The documentary on the encyclical, Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis entitled The Letter, will be April’s free Franciscan for Earth Eco-Series event. A special viewing and discussion of the film will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 in the evening Central, via Zoom. In October, YouTube Originals released this grand documentary telling… Continue Reading The Letter

The Formation-Education subcommittee of the Commission for Life and Mission, invites those serving as formation (initial and ongoing) and spirituality ministers - to a consultative Zoom session. We want to hear directly from you about your ministries and how the Federation may be able to support you in these endeavors. This particular consultation focuses on… Continue Reading Commission for Life and Mission Consultation with TOR Formation and Spirituality Ministers

Let’s all join together in praise and thanksgiving for God’s Creation!The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help invite you to celebrate Earth Day with a prayer service in Kirkwood Park (Missouri). We will gather from 6:30 to 7:30 in the evening in the parking area by Walker Lake and proceed to the lake… Continue Reading Come to the Water Prayer Service

Please welcome esteemed author and facilitator Jeremy Lent! Jeremy is the author of The Patterning Instinct, A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning and The Web of Meaning, Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe (www.jeremylent.com). It is a delight and a great gift for Prairiewoods that he will… Continue Reading Spirituality in the 21st Century: Weaving a New Story of Meaning with Prairiewoods

The Academy-award winning film My Octopus Teacher to be featured May 9 via ZoomThe winner of Best Documentary Feature at 2021’s Academy Awards “My Octopus Teacher,” will be May’s free FFE Eco-Series event. A special viewing and discussion of the film will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:30 in the evening Central,… Continue Reading My Octopus Teacher

In preparation for AFC, representatives from the Board will be presenting information on the Board Restructuring process with membership. Their presentation will be offered at two different sessions. The meetings will be hosted by the Commission for Member Engagement, who will provide prayer for our time together. Meetings will take place on Friday, May 19th… Continue Reading Pre-AFC Membership Meeting

While healthcare systems, structures and technologies are evolving frantically, the people delivering care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other settings remain the bedrock of healthcare. Many of these caregivers are depleted and running on empty. There is no more to give. During this overnight retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Leslie… Continue Reading Nourish Your Soul: A Retreat for Caregivers & Those Working in Healthcare at Prairiewoods