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 and Clare of Assisi. This free, online day of retreat is for adults (18+) considering life choices such as vocation, school, job, relationship or intentional… 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 different times in his life span the years from his 20s to his 80s. There will be a Question & Answer session included in the… 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 and discussion of the film “Eating Our Way to Extinction: When Food Costs the Earth Who Pays the Price?” This 2021 acclaimed and award-winning film… 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 to 2pm MT | 10am to 1pm PT. Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ will give our keynote. Her talk, "Attending to the Seeds of a… 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 Salmon" on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm Central via Zoom. According to the website of the film’s maker, Patagonia.com, this 2019 film is… 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 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