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May 2008
  
 
May 1
Almond Cookies (Sponsored Event)
Visitors to Chiara Center receive a signature Franciscan almond cookie that has a wonderful history. This recipe, created by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, celebrates a long-standing tradition in the Franciscan story.
 
     
 
May 3
Seasonal "Ah Days" of Quiet (Sponsored Event)
9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Treat yourself to a quiet “Ah day” enjoying nature ...sitting with the Lord...reflecting with a inspirational book ...journaling... nourishing your spirit..being alone or together with a friend... We will provide the space and a healthy lunch. The Spirit will lead you. Come anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Massage will be available by appointment. Cost: $15
 
     
July 2008
  
 
July 14
Seasonal "Ah Days" of Quiet (Sponsored Event)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Treat yourself to a quiet “Ah day” enjoying nature ...sitting with the Lord...reflecting with a inspirational book ...journaling... nourishing your spirit..being alone or together with a friend... We will provide the space and a healthy lunch. The Spirit will lead you. Come anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Massage will be available by appointment. Cost: $15
 
     
September 2008
  
 
September 19 - September 21
God's Extravagant Love: Reclaiming the Franciscan Theological Tradition (Sponsored Event)
This excellent weekend program developed under the direction of Sr. Kathleen Moffatt renews our Franciscan intellectual tradition by synthesizing our Franciscan theology and lived experience. The weekend includes presentations, prayer, and exchange. It has been offered on the East and West coast and is now being brought to the Midwest. Cost: $225 (overnight) $175 (commuter)
 
     
October 2008
  
 
October 5 - October 10
Living the Lord's Prayer with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM (Sponsored Event)
This Sister’s retreat will lead participants through the most basic of all prayers through the lens of being Franciscan. Fr. Albert is professor of spirituality at Catholic Theological Union and Director of the School of Spirituality at Mayslake Ministries in Chicago. Cost: $375
 
     
 
October 11
Seasonal "Ah Days" of Quiet (Sponsored Event)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Treat yourself to a quiet “Ah day” enjoying nature ...sitting with the Lord...reflecting with a inspirational book ...journaling... nourishing your spirit..being alone or together with a friend... We will provide the space and a healthy lunch. The Spirit will lead you. Come anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Massage will be available by appointment. Cost: $15
 
     
 
October 18
Retreat for Fools-Franciscan Spirituality and Justice Day (Sponsored Event)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Susie Paloma, Social Justice consultant from Des Moines, will lead participants in an interactive exploration of the themes of Catholic social teaching through the actions and witness of St. Francis. Cost: $50
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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