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 Pryds exploring Francis and Greccio. Continue Reading Advent Resources from CFIT
This video presentation invites us to reflect on this moment that we are celebrating –the greatest gift of God to us, the Incarnation. Reflect through the lens of what happened in the little village of Greccio, Italy through the creativity and imagination of Francis of Assisi. Thank you to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, and the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities for this presentation, and especially to Sr. Joanne Brazinski, OSF for sharing her wisdom and guidance through this reflection. Continue Reading 800 Years of Greccio
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
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. Francis contemplated the Nativity of Christ and lived the experience of poverty and humility of the Incarnation. Greccio became a new Bethlehem. Continue Reading Quarterly Journal of Franciscan Culture focused on Greccio
This resource is designed by Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. and Artist Joseph Dorniak, OFM Conv. to help bring the spirituality of Saint Francis and the words of Pope Francis into our Advent preparation. This resource is available in 14 languages and can be accessed on the Franciscan Voice website under resources. Continue Reading Greccio and the O Antiphons
Creches of the World, a video created by media tech, Logan Riley who serves as the Media Technology Coordinator with the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, is now posted under resources and on the AFC 2023 conference page. It was used as part of the prayer experiences at AFC… Continue Reading Creches of the World
This video created by media tech, Logan Riley, presents a visual meditation on creches from around the world. Continue Reading Creches of the World
Lessons and Carols for Greccio, created by Jamie Caporizio (AFC 2023 Liturgist), provides a full script and music suggestions for communities to engage in a prayerful experience around Greccio. Continue Reading Lessons and Carols for Greccio
Prayer resource adapted by Jamie Caporizo (AFC 2023 Liturgist) as a way of reflecting upon the birth of Jesus. Continue Reading Stations of the Creche