Thomas of Celano on Creation and Incarnation
The Franciscan School of Theology hosts a variety of lectures from world-class theologians across the globe in this unique series.
The phrase “everything is connected” appears frequently in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato si’ (e.g., #16, 70,91, 240) and also emerges as an implicit principle which undergirds his recent encyclical Fratelli tutti. Thomas of Celano presented Francis of Assisi’s life, example and preaching as an expression of how everything is connected. Using the text of Thomas of Celano’s Rediscovered Life of St. Francis of Assisi will help us to appreciate the deep connection between creation, incarnation, and Franciscan living in the early Franciscan tradition, and enable us to see why Pope Francis embraces this Franciscan experience as a key to a better future for the world.
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Michael Blastic, OFM
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Franciscan Studies
Mike’s scholarship and service have been dedicated to the early Franciscan tradition. He has taught at the Washington Theological Union, The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, and at Siena College.