Event

100 Days of Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy

Join us for LCWR's "100 Days of Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy"

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has invited each LCWR congregation to “commit to a day of prayer, fasting, and advocacy for a world that aligns with our values and the Gospel truth.”

We will:

Pray together a powerful litany written for Sisters Speak Out
Reflect on and participate in the fast (physically, emotionally, technologically, etc.) as you are able
Participate in a shared contemplative experience
We’ll gather at 9 a.m. and again at 3:45 p.m.

Held in the Sacred Heart Chapel Gathering Space (in person only).

Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Francis Convent

The American Red Cross will be holding the next two-day blood drive in the Little Falls area at St. Francis Convent on Monday, August 18, 1-7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 19, 12-6 p.m.

Have you been wanting to join in giving blood and help save lives? This is a great time. The Red Cross needs any kind of blood donors, but especially Power Red donors who have the blood type of 0-, 0+, B-, or A-. Males whose minimum height is 5’ 1” and weight is at least 130 lbs., or females whose minimum height is 5’ 3” and weight is 150 lbs., are invited to donate. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells and maximize their impact with one donation that helps more patients.

Everyone who donates blood will get a $15 e-gift card and A1C testing. You can sign up by going online: redcrossblood.org or call Sister Julien Dirkes at 320-632-0663.

(FULL) Engaging Franciscan Spirituality course

This course is full please contact FLCEvents@fslf.org to be added to a waiting list and learn about other offerings.

Engaging Franciscan Spirituality

transforming, uplifting, and equipping you for life's journey

Are you seeking a more embodied and meaningful life? Engaging Franciscan Spirituality is a program led by experienced teachers, rooted in a Franciscan way of being in the world. It is designed to deepen spirituality, build community and explore a path of following in the footprints of Francis and Clare and the many others who followed. Topics include contemplative prayer practices, peacemaking and social justice, the Franciscan view of Trinity and Incarnation, and more.

Sessions are held on the second Saturday of each month for 18 months, in-person at the Franciscan Welcoming House, 1600 S 11th Avenue in St. Cloud, MN.
First session is January 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon; all other sessions are 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $349; scholarships are available

For questions and registration, contact FLCEvents@fslf.org, 320.632.0680