This presentation by John Kruse, Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University, will explore the benefits, both personal and spiritual, of walking in the footsteps of Francis and Clare.
This presentation by John Kruse, Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University, will explore the benefits, both personal and spiritual, of walking in the footsteps of Francis and Clare.
On November 4, the Church celebrates the memory of St. Charles Borromeo, a great pastoral theologian and one of the outstanding figures of the Catholic Reformation. He was a Secular Franciscan.
On November 13, Franciscans in most countries celebrate the memory of St. Didacus (Diego) of Alcalá (c.1400-1463), known for his life of humble service and as the Patron of San Diego, California.
On November 17, we celebrate the memory of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary or Thuringia (1207–1231), a Franciscan laywoman who is venerated today as patroness of Secular Franciscans and of the many congregations of women and men following the Franciscan Third Order Regular Rule.
On November 8, Franciscans honor the memory of Blessed John Duns Scotus (c.1266-1308), one of the greatest of medieval theologians.
"In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare of Assisi" by John Kruse, PhD is the third lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series - Fall 2024 Semester, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
"Copping an Attitude: Resilience as a Pathway to Joy in Dante’s Purgatory" by Amanda Quantz, PhD is the second lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series - Fall 2024 Semester, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
"A Meditation on the Holy Spirit and the Stigmata" by Br. Thomas Piolata, OFM Cap., kickstarted the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series - Fall 2024 Semester, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
This presentation by John Kruse, Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University, will explore the benefits, both personal and spiritual, of walking in the footsteps of Francis and Clare.
Inspired by Dante, this lecture by Amanda Quantz, Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Mary, focuses on tenacity as a path to joy.
In 2024 the Franciscan world is celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of St. Francis. An academic convocation is being planned to mark this event.