St. Francis Jubilee Year: A Summer of Hope and Renewal
A Free Lecture Series from the Franciscan School of Theology
Join our distinguished faculty as they explore the life, legacy, and enduring impact of St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan tradition.
The Franciscan Jubilee and the Pilgrimage of Our Lives
Keith Warner, OFM, PhD
June 24|7pm
Pilgrimage is at the heart of jubilee. It is a journey along an unknown path toward a holy place, in the hope of being changed by the experience. In this presentation, we will walk through key moments in the life of St. Francis of Assisi and reflect on the meaning of pilgrimage in our own lives. You will be able to discern how this jubilee is calling you more deeply into following Jesus, as you progress through the stages of your own life.
Love God and Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: St. Francis on Humility and Self-Compassion
Angela Zautcke, PhD
July 8|7pm
In this talk, we will be exploring the relationship between loving God, loving our neighbor, and loving ourselves. All three types of love are connected and stem from Godโs love for humanity. We will discuss how St. Francisโs view of humility allows these three types of love to ๏ฌourish.
Pope Francis, Ecology, and the Eucharist: A Franciscan Liturgical Vision of Caring for Our Common Home
Chris OโBrien, PhD
July 22|7pm
The legacy of St. Francis of Assisi lives on, and has been particularly highlighted by the two most recent popes, Francis and Leo XIV. This talk will explore Pope Francisโs thought on the relationship between Eucharist and ecology, especially as articulated in his encyclical, Laudato Siโ, and in his apostolic letter on liturgical formation, Desiderio Desideravi. It will also briefly reflect on Pope Leo and the โMass for the Care of Creationโ released in July 2025.
St. Francis of Assisiโs Encounters with Women
Sr. Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, PhD
August 5|7pm
The life of St. Francis of Assisi is filled with encounters with his brothers and with the natural world. What about the women? Francis used feminine language abundantly when talking about God and the world. So, what were his encounters with actual women like? What can they tell us about his attitudes and his human relationships?
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