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[edit] Franciscan Events
[edit] Continental JPIC Meeting
The OFM Justice, Peance and Integrity of Creation animators for the Americas will be meeting in Chile in November 2007. Other continental JPIC meetings include Africa (September 2007), Europe (October 2007) and Asia (February 2008).
[edit] SFO General Chapter
The General Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order will be held in November 2008. This will be a chapter of elections and a time for setting new priorities for the whole Order.
[edit] Franciscan Retreats
[edit] A Franciscan Gateway into Inter-Faith Exploration
- August 2-8, Co-sponsored by Marywood and the Portiuncula, Frankfort, Ill.
- Place: Portiuncula, Frankfurt Illinois - Presenters: Marla Lang, FSPA & Corinna Thomas ,FSPA – multiple presenters
- Pre-registration date: August 1
- Cost: TBA – depending on grants
- Please contact Sr. Marla at 715-385-2330 for more information and the registration form.
[edit] Eco-Justice Weekend Retreat
God-Science-Environment, August 3-5, Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, Calif.
Presentors:
- Pegy Crilly - M.L.A. Creation Spirituality
- Tom Herbst, OFM - Franciscan International Study Center, Canterbury, England
- Tom English, PhD - Endangered Species Studies Institute
- Jane O'Shaughnessy, RSCJ - Spiritual Ministry Center, San Diego
- Mark Schroeder, OFM - Retreat Center Director
A chance for education and retreat-reflection on our "right relationship" with the environment and spirituality. On historic and holy grounds…... outdoor and indoor…... You will have time for silence, meditation, journaling, new acquaintance or simply experience nature.
[edit] Clare of Assisi
August 10 – 12 with Marcy Venskus, M.A., M.T.S. $135 per person ($150 for Single Room). At The Franciscan Retreat and Conference Center, 459 River Road, Andover, MA 01810, 978-851-3391, Email: mailto:FranRetC@aol.com
[edit] St. Bonaventure's Journey of the Human Person Into God
October 24-November 1, 2007, San Damiano Retreat House, Danville, Calif. St. Bonaventure's Journey of the Human Person Into God, Presented by Andre Cirino, OFM and Josef Raischl, SFO
Each retreatant will need a copy of the book, The Journey Into God: A Forty-Day Retreat with St. Bonaventure, Francis & Clare by Joseph Raischl, SFO and Andre Cirino, OFM. This 8-Day retreat is an exploration of the content of this classic work of spiritual theology written by St. Bonaventure. The retreat seeks to recover this often neglected source of Franciscan spiritual wealth. More information can be found about this retreat online by clicking the Retreats page or call Lorraine at 925-837-9141 ext. 306.
[edit] Of Interest to Franciscans
[edit] Commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
August 6 and 9: http://www.hiroshimanagasakipeace.org/
[edit] International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
August 9: http://www.acpp.org/sevents/0809.html
[edit] International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 16: http://www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/ozoneday/
[edit] International Day of Peace
September 21: http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/un.htm
