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Franciscan Intellectual Tradition

Registration Opening Soon: Franciscan Federation Virtual Annual Retreat

February 23, 2025 “Singing a New Canticle:  1225-2025” 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… Continue Reading Registration Opening Soon: Franciscan Federation Virtual Annual Retreat

Advent Resources from CFIT

The Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual-Spiritual Tradition (CFIT) has provided the Franciscan world with a Franciscan Advent Series. This collection of videos includes Jack Clark Robinson, OFM, reflecting on creation, the incarnation and the Immaculate Conception; Keith Douglass Warner, OFM, discussing a Franciscan model of intercultural evangelization; and Dr. Darleen… Continue Reading Advent Resources from CFIT

Program Invitation: The Grace of Greccio: 800 Years of Tradition

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… Continue Reading Program Invitation: The Grace of Greccio: 800 Years of Tradition

Franciscan Media Offers an Advent Reflection Booklet with Clare of Assisi

Pray through the joyful season of Advent with Saint Clare of Assisi! This compact booklet is perfect for slipping into a pocket, wallet, or purse, to take the inspiring words of St. Clare with you throughout Advent. It contains reflections, quotes from Clare and those who knew her, and prayers… Continue Reading Franciscan Media Offers an Advent Reflection Booklet with Clare of Assisi

CELEBRATING LIFE: THE RULE AND CHRISTMAS AT GRECCIO (1223-2023) MARTÍN CARBAJO-NÚÑEZ

This book is intended as a contribution to the celebration, in 2023, of the eighth centenary of two important events for the Franciscan family: the confirmation of the Later Rule (Regula bullata) by Pope Honorius III, on Nov. 29, 1223, and the celebration of Christmas at Greccio, just a month… Continue Reading CELEBRATING LIFE: THE RULE AND CHRISTMAS AT GRECCIO (1223-2023) MARTÍN CARBAJO-NÚÑEZ

Franciscan Morning & Evening Praise

Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise 2 Volume set is back in print through Tau Publishing. Volume I-Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and the Triduum-770 pages Volume II-Easter and Ordinary Time-841 pages. This is a perfect bound edition that does not have ribbons.

Spirituality in the Time of Climate Crisis: Leadership, Ethics, and Laudato Si

Desiring to deepen your understanding and leadership skills during this time of Climate Crisis? This course, taught by Franciscan Friar Keith Douglas Warner, OFM and TA Edgar Kelly Garcia, from the Franciscan School of Theology, will help you reimagine ethics and spirituality in service of social transformation. Take this class… Continue Reading Spirituality in the Time of Climate Crisis: Leadership, Ethics, and Laudato Si

Padua Program: Franciscan Mission-Based Leadership Training

The Padua Program at St. Bonaventure University helps Franciscan institutions and ministries transmit the values of Sts Francis and Clare of Assisi to a new generation of leaders. Infusing this mission into the daily operations of Franciscan schools, hospitals, retreat centers, and social service programs requires competent leaders. Individuals completing… Continue Reading Padua Program: Franciscan Mission-Based Leadership Training