The Gift of the Stigmata
The Franciscan centenary is a journey to ensure that the entire Franciscan Family throughout the world celebrates together the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' Easter and the culminating events of the last years of his life. Said Centenary has been divided into four Centenaries, respectively spread over four years where it will be possible to reflect and contemplate the Rule and Christmas in Greccio (1223-2023), the gift of the Stigmata (1224-2024), the Canticle of the Creatures (1225- 2025) and the Easter of Francis of Assisi (1226-2026).
Beyond Ite vos: Celebrating 800 years
Sept. 21 | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL (room 210)
At the death of St. Francis, Brother Elias announces the miracle of the wounds of Christ (stigmata) revealed on the body of Francis of Assisi. This miracle is further revealed by writers and artists, who attempt to capture the moment of the Stigmata. We will focus our thoughts on two versions of the Stigmata: that of Brother Leo and that of St. Bonaventure.