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SUMMARY:A Day of Quiet Renewal
DESCRIPTION: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\, Oldenburg. 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 renew yourself. God is waiting! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/a-day-of-quiet-renewal/
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SUMMARY:Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat at Prairiewoods
DESCRIPTION:As Jon Kabat-Zinn writes in Full Catastrophe Living\, “Life unfolds in moments. The healing power of mindfulness lies in living each one as fully as we can.” Mindfulness is the awareness that knows what is happening in the present moment as it is happening. It shapes a wise and compassionate relationship with and response to experience as it unfolds moment by moment. As Joseph Goldstein writes in A Heart Full of Peace\, “Mindfulness is the quality and power of mind that is deeply aware of what’s happening—without commentary and without interference … keeping us connected to brushing our teeth or having a cup of tea … connected to the people around us.” Scientific research shows that mindfulness can positively affect stress resilience\, physical and mental health\, the ability to sustain attention\, self-regulation of emotions\, interpersonal skills\, and general well-being and happiness. Join facilitator Chris Klug for a weekend retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to cultivate mindfulness in silence amid instruction\, questioning\, sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, mindful movement and mindful eating. All are welcome to participate\, whether we are interested in beginning a formal mindfulness meditation practice or have been practicing for some time. The cost is $230 and includes sessions\, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $180 and includes sessions\, Saturday lunch and dinner\, and Sunday lunch. For more information or to register\, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org <http://www.Prairiewoods.org> or 319-395-6700. \n\n\n\nRegistration Information: \n\n\n\nRegister at https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=23PGR25316
URL:https://franfed.org/event/silent-mindfulness-meditation-retreat-at-prairiewoods-2/
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SUMMARY:Seeking Asylum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 14 at 6:30 in the evening\, as we view and discuss the new documentary “Seeking Asylum: A Mother’s Journey.” Register today for this free opportunity at www.fsolph.org/events/This film bears witness to the endless deterrents migrants face when petitioning for asylum in the United States. According to the website https://www.seekingasylumfilm.com\, this film documents one woman’s journey as she searches for protection for her kids. Many people view getting to the United States as the final hurdle of the migration journey\, but we quickly learn that once in the US\, the fight has just begun. During one of the most uncertain times in our country’s history\, Seeking Asylum documents the challenges asylum seekers face and shows why asylum is an integral part of the American Dream that we cannot afford to lose. This film is by Honeypot Productions\, a female owned and operated production company founded in 2020 and specializing in nonfiction storytelling to foster conversations of understanding\, compassion\, and growth in our world through visually stunning and character driven narratives. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/seeking-asylum/
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SUMMARY:Working for Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Federation\, Franciscan Action Network\,  and the Order of Friars Minor Holy Name Province JPIC office are working together to raise awareness about and advocate for environmental justice\, focusing on communities of color and low wealth that are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to participate in a series of three webinars in September\, October\, and November\, to listen and learn about situations of ongoing environmental injustice in three distinct regions and practice advocacy at multiple levels. \n\n\n\nJoin us on November 15\, 2023 to hear about Trash Incinerator in Chester\, PA. The majority low-income Black and Brown residents of Chester\, Pennsylvania experience significant adverse effects on health and quality of life from the pollution released by one of the largest trash incinerator in the country (Covanta)\, a sewage waste treatment facility\, chemical manufacturing plants\, and other polluting industries located in this historic city on the Delaware River. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/working-for-environmental-justice-3/
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SUMMARY:The Grace of Greccio: 800 Years of Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Central to Franciscan spirituality is the Incarnation—the union of divinity and humanity in the person of Jesus. In his lifetime\, Francis of Assisi wanted nothing more than to emulate the life of Christ and celebrate his momentous birth. So\, in 1223\, he and the townspeople of Greccio\, a commune in central Italy\, got to work in creating the first live nativity. \n\n\n\nWhen it was ready\, Thomas of Celano\, Francis’ first biographer\, wrote\, “There simplicity was honored\, poverty was exalted\, humility was commended\, and Greccio was made\, as it were\, a new Bethlehem.” \n\n\n\n800 years later\, Franciscan Media\, in collaboration with the Franciscan School of Theology and the Franciscan Federation\, will be celebrating this occasion. Join us for this live event\, moderated by Sara P. Marks and featuring Darleen Pryds\, PhD\, and Father Mike Lasky\, OFM Conv\, on November 28 at 8:00 EST for a discussion on the significance of this anniversary and its place in Franciscan history. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/the-grace-of-greccio-800-years-of-tradition/
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