Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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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 of growing numbers of people, both Christians and members of other faith communities. His program can serve to help us explore new ways of thinking,… 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. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL, in their motherhouse auditorium on the second Wednesday morning of each month, Sept.-May, excluding January. For more information, see https://fssh.net/event/15601278-2024-09-11-franciscan-spirituality-program/.… 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 inclusive vision of all creatures as brothers and sisters that can inspire us today? What clues does he offer that suggest an alternative approach to living in our… 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 overnight retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) we will use this art as a symbol of our spiritual life. Our wounds and… 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 violence prevention. As Catholics, our faith calls us to protect life. In response to the gun violence epidemic, we invite you to participate in a… 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 and discussion of the film "Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty." According to the website, BullfrogFilms.com, this 2023 film is about “the life and legacy… 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, drawing inspiration from the lives and writings of Franciscan mystics, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding of faith and transformation. March 4th: Compassion… Continue Reading Online Lenten Journey: An Invitation for a Franciscan Contemplative Festival of Calm
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. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL, in their motherhouse auditorium on the second Wednesday morning of each month, Sept.-May, excluding January. For more information, see https://fssh.net/event/15601278-2024-09-11-franciscan-spirituality-program/.… Continue Reading Franciscan Spirituality Program
On March 11-21 the world comes together at the United Nations in New York City for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW was established in 1946 as a UN body to promote the rights of women and girls throughout the world, to document the realities that women and girls experience in… Continue Reading Q&A Webinar – Franciscans International at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
This Sabbatical is a time for rest, prayer and reflection, solitude and community with Sisters from various congregations. It is limited to 10 persons who will enjoy the beauty of Mercy by the Sea and Long Island Sound. If you are longing for “the something more,” are exhausted from the demands of ministry, or are… Continue Reading Spring Sabbatical for Women Religious
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, drawing inspiration from the lives and writings of Franciscan mystics, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding of faith and transformation. March 4th: Compassion… Continue Reading Online Lenten Journey: An Invitation for a Franciscan Contemplative Festival of Calm
FAN and Pace e Bene are excited to bring you a new webinar: "Using Our Power – Nonviolence & Noncooperation in History & Today" on March 19 at 4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT. Attendance is free, but we greatly appreciate donations to help defray the… Continue Reading Webinar: “Using Our Power – Nonviolence & Noncooperation in History & Today”