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
Information about the organization MISSION STATEMENT: The Franciscan Spiritual Center (FSC) is a ministry sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Rooted in Gospel values and in the prophetic spirit of Francis and Clare, we seek to provide environments, experiences, and resources which enable persons to meet God… Continue Reading Director Franciscan Spiritual Center
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
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
January 14, 2024 OR February 4, 2024 Begin 2024 journeying together with your Franciscan sisters and brothers at a unique Franciscan Federation virtual retreat designed to inspire, connect, and transform. Our speakers will bring their Franciscan wisdom to the themes of Greccio (the crib), Journeying, and Francis’ Stigmata (the cross)… Continue Reading Save the Date: Franciscan Federation Virtual Retreat
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
This issue of Spirit+Life is dedicated to the great mystery of our salvation, which Francis lived in a tangible form during the Christmas celebration in Greccio, where the town of Bethlehem (the house of bread), was rendered visible in the Bread of Life, the Word made flesh, in the manger.… Continue Reading Quarterly Journal of Franciscan Culture focused on Greccio
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.
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
PowerPoint to the Keynote presentation of Sr. Ilia Delio given at AFC 2023 entitled, “The Particularity of God’s Love in a Fragmented World.” Continue Reading Sr. Ilia Delio’s Keynote Slide Deck