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 welcome! More information
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2 events,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 and poets, let’s honor the abundance of nature and how these foods provide an opportunity to transform our relationship with food at the individual, community… Continue Reading Pathways of Peace: Food as Relationship—Autumn Table Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
$95 – $175
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 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… Continue Reading A Day of Quiet Renewal
$20 – $80
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.stk-whv4bt0 .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-whv4bt0 .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 will sing all 11 songs from his new album, Love Is the Only Answer. This program will include uplifting and insightful quotes from poets, activists,… Continue Reading Love Is the Only Answer
$30 – $45
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1 event,Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-s2y88sv .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-s2y88sv .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With Fr. Ed Kinerk, SJ, Spiritual Director Join us on a transformative exploration into the essence of humanity through the lens of compassion. Compassion means to suffer with someone, not necessarily literally but by being… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Embracing Compassion: A Journey into the Heart of Humanity
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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, Inc. 2.” As the name suggests, Magnolia Pictures’ Food, Inc. 2, is the 2024 sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated film (and one of our former… Continue Reading “Food, Inc. 2” Screening
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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, Inc. 2.”As the name suggests, Magnolia Pictures’ Food, Inc. 2, is the 2024 sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated film (and one of our former FFE… Continue Reading Food, Inc. 2
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1 event,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 weekend-long academic conference on the topic of this historic event. The conference will feature talks by leading Franciscan scholars, sacred liturgies, and musical performances. Stigmata… Continue Reading Marked with the Wounds of Christ
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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 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The celebration will be held in Queen of Angels Chapel at the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters, 9201 W St.… Continue Reading 800th Anniversary Celebration of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi
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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. She will provide a theological framework for caring for our common home, Earth, with insights and resources from Laudato Si’ and other aspects of the… Continue Reading Peaceful Energy for Renewing the Earth (hybrid)
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2 events,In 2024 the Franciscan Federation is engaging in A Year of Listening & Learning to offer members the opportunity to voice their aspirations and desires for the Federation. As the Transformation Process comes to completion, the National Board and Staff view the input of our members as vital to the ongoing growth and development of the Federation. In addition, hear… Continue Reading Wisconsin Listening & Learning Session
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Our neighbors on the move spark heated debate, yet factual understanding often lags. This session delves into complex processes and debunks myths like “Why don’t they get in line?” We’ll explore historical context, values shaping laws, and how scripture challenges us to be catalysts for policies rooted in our faith. More information
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1 event,9 am. - 1 p.m. each day. Come spend the mornings with us as we welcome Diarmuid O’Murchu online from Ireland. Spend the afternoon and evenings in reflection at Prairiewoods or in your own home. Most of us are not aware of the fact that we live within the context of a world-view (a way… Continue Reading Ecological Spirituality: New Horizons for the 21st Century Retreat at Prairiewoods (hybrid)
$100 – $230
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2 events,Depending on the data source, Americans spend between 4–7 HOURS daily on their phones. This doesn't account for time in front of computers and other devices. We invite you to cut the cord for a weekend. Reconnect to your inner thoughts and your Divine Nature. Join facilitator Leslie Schwarting and others in peaceful silence at… Continue Reading Digital Detox: An Unplugged Experience at Prairiewoods (in person)
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1 event,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 welcome! More information
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1 event,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 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… Continue Reading A Day of Quiet Renewal
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Our world and ourselves are in need of great healing. What we are doing is not working. We need a new way of looking at things, a new paradigm. This “new” paradigm might very well be an old one grounded in the ancient mystical wisdom of Franciscan Spirituality - the spirituality found in Francis of… Continue Reading Francis, Clare & Bonaventure: Repairing Person & Planet
$50 – $60
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