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Food & Francis: The Humility of Christ in the Eucharist

Throughout his life, St. Francis of Assisi was drawn to the Humility of Jesus and desired to live that through poverty and penance. Time and again, he meditated upon Christ’s Incarnation, the Passion, and the Eucharist to learn Humility from Christ Himself.

During the “Food and Francis” series this year, we will reflect on these three profound expressions of the humility of Christ and learn to desire humility like St. Francis of Assisi.

Please, join us to reflect more on the humility of Christ in the Eucharist.

Food & Francis: The Humility of Christ in His Passion

Throughout his life, St. Francis of Assisi was drawn to the Humility of Jesus and desired to live that through poverty and penance. Time and again, he meditated upon Christ’s Incarnation, the Passion, and the Eucharist to learn Humility from Christ Himself.

During the “Food and Francis” series this year, we will reflect on these three profound expressions of the humility of Christ and learn to desire humility like St. Francis of Assisi.

Please, join us to reflect more on the humility of Christ in His Passion.

Food & Francis: The Humility of Christ in His Incarnation

Throughout his life, St. Francis of Assisi was drawn to the Humility of Jesus and desired to live that through poverty and penance. Time and again, he meditated upon Christ’s Incarnation, the Passion, and the Eucharist to learn Humility from Christ Himself.

During the “Food and Francis” series this year, we will reflect on these three profound expressions of the humility of Christ and learn to desire humility like St. Francis of Assisi.

Please, join us to explore more on the humility of Christ at His Incarnation.

Midweek Mixed Retreat: “In the Footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi”

Join us midweek for a retreat open to all at Capuchin Retreat.

Our theme for the 2023-24 season is: “In the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.” By delving into our Franciscan tradition, we will unravel the life of St. Francis and explore key events in his conversion and ministry. Through his life, the weekend retreat will be an opportunity to know St. Francis more deeply and to recognize those opportunities of grace in your own life…deepening your awareness of God’s loving presence and embracing the Gospel with evermore joy.

The total cost of the retreat is $250

Here’s the schedule for the weekend:

Friday

6:30 pm Registration

7:30 Welcome/Orientation in the Dining Room

8:30 Opening Prayer & Conference #1 – St. Francis Kisses the Leper

Saturday

8:00 am Mass in Chapel

8:45 Breakfast

10:00 Conference #2 – San Damiano Cross speaks to St. Francis of Assisi

11:15 Conference #3 – St. Francis encounters Christ in the Christmas Crib

12:30 pm Dinner

2:30 Rosary in the Chapel (led by Volunteer)

3:00 Conference #4 – St. Francis meets the Sultan

4:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation in the offices

5:30 Supper

7:00 Healing Service in Chapel & Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday

8:00 am Breakfast

9:00 Morning Prayer in Chapel

9:30 Conference #5 – St. Francis & the Canticle of Creatures

11:00 Sunday Mass

12:00 noon Dinner and farewell

Morning of Reflection: Humility and God’s Will – A Franciscan View

Join us for a Morning of Reflection with Br. David Hirt, OFM Cap. who will be presenting the topic: “Humility and God’s Will: A Franciscan View.”
The morning will focus on a few key moments in the life of St. Francis that illuminate Franciscan discernment. Br. David will take retreatants through a reflection on St. Francis’s spirit of minority in relation to sacred scripture, spiritual guidance, community, and freedom and how this ties into a Franciscan sense of vocation or calling. The sessions will have a strong Lenten theme during discussion on periods in Francis’ life.
Agenda:
  • Optional 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel
  • Registration at 9:00 a.m.
  • Program starts at 9:15 a.m.
  • Lunch served at Noon
A $40 dollar suggested donation includes coffee, tea and snacks.
Clicking below to register online with Eventbrite or by calling: (248) 651-4826

Rediscovering Joy Nurses’ Retreat

Join us for a nurses’ retreat to remember the beauty of your healing ministry! Presented from a Franciscan perspective by Fr. Fred Cabras OFM Cap. LCSW, LMSW and Bridget Theodoroff, M.A.P.S. (Staff Chaplain at Royal Oak Beaumont).

Call (248) 651-4826 to register. The cost is $25 per person. Lunch is included and the retreat begins with an optional 8:00 am Mass. The registration deadline is May 2nd.

*Please bring a photo of yourself at your nursing graduation or pinning ceremony or any photo of you at the beginning of your healing ministry!

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