Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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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… 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… Continue Reading Prime Paradigm Shifts for the 21st Century
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… Continue Reading Contemplative Prayer
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… 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… Continue Reading Pathways of Peace: Food as Relationship—Autumn Table Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
.stk-4aeae6i .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-4aeae6i .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… Continue Reading Love Is the Only Answer
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-38qvg4i .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-38qvg4i .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With Fr. Ed Kinerk, SJ, Spiritual Director Join us on… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Embracing Compassion: A Journey into the Heart of Humanity
Register today to join the Sisters and other Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm Central via Zoom, for a free screening of the film “Food,… Continue Reading “Food, Inc. 2” Screening
Register today to join the Sisters and other Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm Central via Zoom, for a free screening of the film “Food,… Continue Reading Food, Inc. 2
In celebration of the eighth centenary of St. Francis of Assisi’s reception of the stigmata on Mount La Verna, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Saint Francis University will host a… Continue Reading Marked with the Wounds of Christ
Through meditation and song, the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort, Illinois, will celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, September… Continue Reading 800th Anniversary Celebration of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi
In this talk via Zoom and in person at select locations, Dr. Erin Lothes will highlight the critical importance for transitioning rapidly to renewable, peaceful energy and explore energy justice.… Continue Reading Peaceful Energy for Renewing the Earth (hybrid)