The Passover of St. Francis of Assisi

The Easter of Francis of Assisi: Ongoing Conversion and the Spirituality of Presence
(virtual event series: part one)

Join Dr. Darleen Pryds, FSPA affiliate, as she explores the final years of Francis of Assisi and the spiritual journey of letting go. Through storytelling, meditation and small group reflection, we'll consider how Francis' example invites us into deeper conversion and presence amid life's uncertainties.

An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War
(virtual event series: part two)

Apr. 15
6-8 p.m. CT
Online via Zoom

Join Sister Kathleen Warren, OSF, for a powerful exploration of the historic meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil during the Fifth Crusade. In a time marked by violence and division, this extraordinary encounter offers enduring lessons on peaceful dialogue, mutual respect, and the possibility of transformation across seemingly insurmountable boundaries.

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St. Francis of Assisi: Birds, Wolves, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!)
(virtual event series: part three)

July 15
6:30-8 p.m. CT
Online via Zoom

Join Sister Margaret Carney, OSF, for a lively and thought-provoking session exploring how the early friars of the Franciscan tradition navigated the economic realities of their time — and what their example might offer to modern citizens living in a capitalist society.

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The Cosmic Community of Creation: Exploring the Ecosprituality of St. Francis in the Canticle of the Creatures
(virtual event series: part four)

Oct. 7
6:30-8 p.m. CT
Online via Zoom

Join Dan Horan for the final session in this commemorative series, focusing on the Canticle of the Creatures — a poetic and theological masterpiece composed by St. Francis in three parts and completed shortly before his death.

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