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
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-wsjqou8 .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-wsjqou8 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With Mary Waskewich, Spiritual Director. Embark on a transformative journey into the wilds of your soul with "Wisdom of Wilderness" inspired by Gerald G. May. Experience profound healing and self-discovery as you surrender to Nature's… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — The Power of Slowing
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
Sisters Marya & Mary Ann reflect on their years of living and ministering among the Northern Cheyenne and Crow (Apsáalooke) peoples of Montana. We hope to help you grow in understanding and appreciation of our Native Sisters and Brothers by sharing a little bit of history, a lot of real life and some insights into… Continue Reading “Stories from the Rez”
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-mkhcf7q .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-mkhcf7q .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM, Pastor. Discover Franciscan Spirituality, designed to ignite your passion for life and awaken your senses to the richness of the present moment. Join us on a journey of discovery as… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Franciscan Spirituality: Alive Today
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
Join us for a serene retreat during Advent, where we'll explore mindfulness practices to cultivate inner peace and spiritual renewal. Through guided meditations, reflective exercises, and group discussions, discover the transformative power of mindfulness as we prepare our hearts for the holiday season. Registration
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-cca2k0u .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-cca2k0u .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With S. Olga Wittekind, OSF, PhD, Spiritual Director & Clinical Psychologist. Embark on a sacred journey through Advent as we uncover the profound spiritual journey of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Discover how Mary's intimate relationship… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Divine Presence: Mary’s Journey
Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Journey with us this Lent as we explore the deep connections between Jesus' path and our own inner work of growth and transformation. Through scripture, meaningful quotes, artful images, and reflective music, this program creates a quiet space to listen within. Together we will consider the patterns we are called… Continue Reading Dying and Rising: Finding Your True Self Within (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Creating with our hands can open a pathway to God that words alone cannot reach. This day-long retreat invites you into a gentle, prayerful space where art becomes a form of listening. Through simple card-making practices, you'll explore how creativity can express what lives deep within and how inviting God… Continue Reading Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making (In-Person; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Have you ever wondered how prayer is shaping your life beneath the surface? This morning retreat invites you to explore the rich and varied relationships the Spirit opens to us through prayer. Together we'll reflect on how poetry, silence, scripture, nature, and community can deepen our ongoing conversation with God.… Continue Reading Mini-Retreat: Relationships in Prayer (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Lucretia Mott, a New England Quaker recognized at age 25 for her gifts of vocal ministry, became a powerful voice for truth, justice, and compassion in her time. Guided by a deep sense of Spirit, she spoke with courage and love, helping to shape social change through her witness. Her… Continue Reading A Life Still Speaking: Lucretia Mott (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)