Programs
Weekly Centering Prayer
With Sr. Jean Ustasiewski, OSF
This is a supportive virtual group gathering for those who wish to practice centering prayer. All are welcome, regardless of previous experience with this type of meditation. Each week, there will be: -a short reading or instruction -a 30-minute period of quiet centering prayer -5 minutes of walking meditation and -a 20-minute period of quiet […]
Bible Study on the Farm
With Patricia Platt
Join us at 1 P.M. every Wednesday at Red Hill Farm. Enjoy thoughtful conversation and our beautiful farm. Ready to grow? This weekly bible study offers the opportunity for us to journey through the weekly Sunday readings together. When we gather to listen and read together, we open ourselves to new understanding. We may hear […]
The Hermitages at the Franciscan Spiritual Center - Aston
The Franciscan Spiritual Center invites you to engage the practice of solitude in a unique modern location -- 46 acres of forest preserved by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Located between Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, the Hermitages are nearby but feel far away. The revered practice of withdrawing into solitude spans centuries […]
Brother Sister, Robot: Being Franciscan in an Age of AI
With Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD
As part of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, our Intergenerational Eco-Justice and Spirituality Network (IEJSN), in partnership with Catholic Climate Covenant, Franciscan Action Network, and the Interfaith Public Health Network, is hosting a four-part webinar series exploring how Franciscan eco-spirituality can meet this moment with clarity, courage, and hope. Webinar #2 features Sr. Ilia […]
Franciscan Jubilee Year Celebration: Pilgrims of Peace
With The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
All are welcome to a family-friendly intergenerational pilgrimage to Our Lady of Angels Chapel and Convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, as part of our Franciscan Jubilee Year celebrations for the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death. For over 800 years, Franciscans have celebrated the Feast of our Lady of the Angels […]
Group Spiritual Direction: Taste and See (on Zoom)
With Ann Steigerwald
Interested in group spiritual direction? This introductory session offers an opportunity to explore the practice in a welcoming and guided setting. The session begins with an introduction to the seven foundational practices of group spiritual direction, followed by a facilitated experience where participants can engage in the practice together. Under the guidance of a Franciscan […]