We celebrate 800 Years of Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures, the Creatures’ Canticle. Each element sounds praise for being what it’s created to be. The sun shines, the moon and stars light the night’s sky, water flows and cleanses, and the songs go on including those unforgettable human tunes of… Continue Reading In-Person Retreat: “Hearing and Making Music in Francis’ Song of the Creatures”
Is today’s social and political divisiveness weighing heavy on your heart? Are you feeling discouraged in your efforts to make the world a better place? Join with others to be re-energized for your efforts to create a more compassionate and peaceful world. Together we will “dwell in possibility” (Emily Dickinson)… Continue Reading In-Person Day Retreat: “Grounded in Hope: Re-Energizing Ourselves for Social Outreach and Justice” with Susie Tierney
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 1pm – 4pm ET | 12pm – 3pm CT | 11am – 2pm MT | 10am – 1pm PT “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… Continue Reading 02/17/2025 Registration Deadline for Franciscan Federation Annual Virtual Retreat
Are you considering making some changes in your life as we enter the new year? Experience a Franciscan approach to discerning life decisions, rooted in the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. This free, online day of retreat is for adults (18+) considering life choices such as vocation,… Continue Reading Life Decisions: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit (via Zoom)
The Japanese art of Kintsugi takes broken pottery and repairs the cracks with gold. These restored bowls, formerly considered worthless, become treasured items of great worth and beauty. During this overnight retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) we will use this art as a symbol of our… Continue Reading Retreat: “Japanese Art of Kintsugi: Embracing Our Imperfections with Grace and Courage”
Considering changes in your life as summer draws to a close? Give yourself the gift of time for prayer and discernment with this on-line retreat, guided by the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Open to adult women and men discerning any major life decision (vocation, relationships, intentional… Continue Reading Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit: Life Decisions Retreat
This Sabbatical is a time for rest, prayer and reflection, solitude and community with Sisters from various congregations. It is limited to 10 persons who will enjoy the beauty of Mercy by the Sea and Long Island Sound. If you are longing for “the something more,” are exhausted from the… Continue Reading Spring Sabbatical for Women Religious
Like quiet Earth in winter, we—amid the stress and conflicts of these times—need revitalizing ways to pause for rest and compassionately “letting be” amid the darkness so we can open to mysterious healing forces working with and in us to birth life anew. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road… Continue Reading Winter’s Wisdom, Rest & Renewal: A Solstice & Advent Retreat at Prairiewoods
As Jon Kabat-Zinn writes in Full Catastrophe Living, “Life unfolds in moments. The healing power of mindfulness lies in living each one as fully as we can.” Mindfulness is the attention to what is happening in the present moment as it is happening. It shapes a wise and compassionate relationship… Continue Reading Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat at Prairiewoods
This weekend retreat designed for young adults ages 18-30 will increase awareness and understanding of various environmental topics focused on advocacy and action while enhancing their passion for the environment and commitment to Care for Our Common Home. Keynote and breakout sessions will span a variety of topics. The retreat… Continue Reading Care for Our Common Home: From Advocacy to Action Young Adult Conference