Following the Gospel in the midst of his ordinary life, St. Francis started to see reality from a different point of view, a world turned upside down. By seeing from “down below” rather than from “up above,” his dispositions and feelings changed. “Upside down” he followed the footsteps of Jesus Christ in poverty, humility and with simplicity. This standpoint of Francis and his brotherhood soon began to influence the intellectual world of newly founded universities. In this presentation, Fr. Johannes Freyer, OFM, will outline the distinct concepts and thought patterns that emerged when the Franciscan form of life interacted with the patristic tradition and the newest scholastic theology.

This Zoom presentation will take place on May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, USA.

https://www.fst.edu/events/franciscan-zoom-lectures-series-spring2025/