February 23, 2025 Begin 2025 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 on this special day of reflection and sharing. We will discover, together, how events that occurred centuries… Continue Reading Save the Date: Franciscan Federation Virtual Retreat 2025
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
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