Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy “Did not our hearts burn within as he talked to us on the road”. Lk 24:32 The Invitation: On this Franciscan weekend, let Sts. Francis and Clare be your guides as they walk with you through the town of Assisi. These contemporaries were determined to live the Gospel of Jesus who spoke […]
A wonderful approach to sharing our legacy with family and friends, and to recognize the gift that it is.” Whether you’ve experienced a Legacy Workshop before, or this will be your first time, we warmly welcome you to join us for our newly expanded Your Story, Your Legacy Retreat. In our weekend together, surrounded by […]
with Tom Stella This program is offered Thursday evening November 2, 2023 7-9PM and repeats Friday morning November 3, 2023 10am-12noon Contemplation is a word with many meanings. It can be understood as a form of prayer—one that is quiet, wordless, meditative. Contemplation can be considered focused thinking, a synonym for concentration. And contemplation can […]
Come away for a weekend of learning, prayer, and meditation. Although they met on only one occasion, Buddhist and Catholic monks Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton found in each other a true brotherhood based on their belief in the relationship between prayer and social action. For both spiritual teachers, mysticism (union) was the ground […]
A program presented in partnership with the Franciscan School of Theology “Radical Hospitality and the Franciscan Charism: Elizabeth of Hungary, the Interdependence of Caregiving” This talk brings attention to the Feast Day of Elizabeth of Hungary on November 17 and examines her radical hospitality and her generous caregiving that opened up her life to ongoing […]
The Casa Veterans Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal is recognized in the Valley for providing healing programs to U.S. Service Members and Veterans. We are pleased to announce the return of our wonderful "St. Francis: Journey of a Resilient Warrior Retreat" which will be held February 9-11, 2024 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, […]
Friday, November 17 6:00 - 9:00 pm Doors Open: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Fee: $15 In honor of Indigenous Peoples Month, the autumn edition of Creation Connection Movie Night features short films that give insights into the experiences of our indigenous brothers and sisters with their ecological struggles. The hope is that after watching […]
with LaShelle Lowe-Charde A Compassionate Communication Weekend Is this you? You want better communication skills and more fulfilling relationships. You want to create more connection in your personal relationships and have the confidence that you can handle conflict. You want to engage with the people you care about using relationship skills that embody your values. […]
