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Prayer is primarily an expression of love. Real prayer erupts anywhere and at any time.
As we spend time in quiet solitude, our senses are awakened. This brings us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the entire universe. We offer a variety of opportunities – programs and events for spiritual growth. Whether it is a desire for solitary time at our Franciscan Life Center, with nature at Clare’s Well, or quiet renewal time at Sabbath House, retreats and time alone allow us to relax and be more consciously ready to respond to God’s presence and call to a deeper life. [click here for a list of Retreats]
Private Directed Retreat for Individual or Small Groups Franciscan Life Center: The Franciscan Life Center is a presence and a resource for interactive relationships. Through retreats, workshops, rituals and celebrations, we promote the Franciscan Way of Life which opens us to the God who continually seeks us. Located in St. Francis Center, Little Falls. E-mail: franciscanlife@fslf.org Clare’s Well: A Spirituality Farm. Located near Annandale, Minnesota, this farm is home to 4 sisters, small animals, a lake and much natural beauty. We feature a Wellness Center and 3 cottages / hermitages for personal retreats. E-mail: clwell@lakdalelink.net Sabbath House: A Place for Renewal, Rest and Quiet. Located in Minneapolis, Sabbath House offers a place to withdraw from the city, and take personal time for renewal. Franciscan Welcoming House: Located in St. Cloud, we offer a place for women to experience prayer and the Franciscan Community way of life. E-mail: franciscanwelcoming@fslf.org The Hermitage: Located on St. Francis Campus in Little Falls. The Hermitage shares the Franciscan concept of peace and simplicity and is available for retreats to all persons.
Sparkles of light amidst sadness and joy Our lack of light is often due to a lack of knowledge, sight and meaning in our lives. At this season of light, Jesus is our light. We are the light of Jesus to others and they to us. Our love is what will brighten our world. Often we become sad because we are in unfamiliar territory due to sickness, death, natural disasters and the violence around the world. We feel a lack of control in our lives. This is where we need the light of Christ in prayer to open up the scriptures and help us to put what is happening in our lives in perspective.
Silent Walk for Peace – Good Friday, March 21, 2008 It was a snowy, treacherous day for driving; however, the Good Friday “Silent Walk for Peace” went on as planned. Two dozen women and men gathered at the west side of St. Francis Center to begin the walk. Among them was a couple from North Branch who read about this event in Our Journey. Walking the Way of the Cross retreat
It was a powerful journey of “Walking
‘Through Your Eyes’ an Exploration of the Lord’s Prayer More than 60 Sisters entered a silent retreat “‘Through Your Eyes’ an Exploration of the Lord’s Prayer,” on January 9. It was presented by Father Rusty Shaughnessy, a member of the western province of the Franciscan Fathers. |
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Enrichment Evenings: Exploring the “Peace Prayer of St. Francis.” Thursday, May 15, 2008 Come and join us for Reflections and Prayer. Enjoy shared Faith, Food and Fun. Each event is from 6 – 8 p.m. beginning with a meal. We welcome men and women of all ages. |
Join us for an all girls' experience of fun and camping! |
Director: Kathleen Warren, OSF. The wisdom of Francis of Assisi offers a contemporary response to healing the divisions and alienations that so afflict our times. What does peacemaking from a Franciscan perspective involve? How do we show respect and appreciation for human differences today? How does the call to on-going conversion ground our approach to the “other”? This retreat will be rooted in the historical experience of Francis among the Muslims during the Fifth Crusade. It will explore our contemporary call to be people of peace and reconciliation in a world beset by the threatening forces of human aggression. Director, Sr. Kathy Warren, a Sister of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, holds an MA in Religious Education from Loyola University, Chicago; a Master’s in Franciscan Studies from the Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University; and a DMin from the Graduate Theological Foundation, South Bend, Indiana. She is author of Daring to Cross the Threshold: Francis of Assisi Encounters Sultan Malek al-Kamil (2003). She is a member of her Congregational Leadership Council. (More info to follow.) For more information, contact Sister Bernice Rieland at (320)632-0668 or email: franciscanlife@fslf.org. |
The Busy Student Retreat was held at the Newman Center, St. Cloud, during Holy Week. Sister Bernice Rieland and I directed six students in their spiritual journey.
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Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota
116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
(320)632-2981m info@fslf.org