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Creation, Humanity and Science in the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
Posted on 28. Feb, 2012 by admin.
July 29, 2012 August 12, 2012
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Three leading Franciscan scholars address environmental concerns in this two-week summer course titled. Br. Bill is the Dean of the Franciscan School of Theology, and a top scholar in the Franciscan world. Sr. Mary Beth is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in the theology and philosophy of Bl. John Duns Scotus. Br. Keith Douglass Warner OFM has written extensively about Franciscan environmental ethics.
Join them to learn about the Franciscan tradition, stewardship, spirituality and environmental justice. Timed for working professionals, this short course allows you to study with FST scholars at our summer campus at Old Mission Santa Barbara, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. Click here for the Brochure You can also register through the FAN WEBSITE.
July 29, 2012 August 12, 2012
Old Mission Santa Barbara
For more information please contact:
Christy Elliott
elliott@franciscanaction.org
202-527-7564
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JPIC Rally! – Hosted by SFO
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by admin.
Kent Ferris, sfo, serves on the JPIC Commission of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. Through Brother Bob Brady, Kent recently alerted us to the following event, the first such gathering since the SFO adopted a JPIC Model to animate and guide JPIC efforts among the Secular Franciscans. Please spread the word!
JPIC Rally!
National Shrine of our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois
April 12-15, 2012
Who? The Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Rally! is for JPIC Commission members, regional fraternity JPIC Point People and friends of JPIC.
Why? Since our move from the Apostolic Commission Model to our present JPIC Model, we have not had such a gathering. The Rally focus is bringing together people to sustain and enliven our JPIC efforts. We Rally! To build fraternity, give guidance, direction and formation to JPIC Point People, to build new Commission leadership and to prepare for the Quinquennial.
Why in April, 2012? One of the major purposes/outcomes from the Q is to discern “What IS our gift; what is God asking of us NOW in the 21st Century?” as an Order. Because the “Q” will ask this question, and because the answer will come from those attending the “Q”, we really, really need the JPIC folks to attend the “Q”. We need JPIC input and direction at the “Q”. We need a critical mass of people at the “Q” who can speak knowledgeably and persuasively about JPIC as part of this discernment process. We need a substantial number of people who have the heart and vision for JPIC issues to attend both the “Q” and this April 2012 JPIC Rally.
What will be discussed at the Rally? The Rally! will have prayer and faith sharing, sessions on Catholic Social Teaching and our Rule, strategies from going from word to action, celebration of JPIC efforts undertaken and planning for the future (the Q, the Commission, a national JPIC gathering).
What is the cost associated with attending the Rally? Room and meals at the Shrine will be $275 for a double room, $375 for a private room, by 2/15/12.
Who do I contact for more information? For more information, please contact Jan Parker, National Fraternity Secretary (jansfo@yahoo.com) or Kent Ferris, JPIC Chair (kentferris45@yahoo.com).
Click here For More Information and Registration Form
Peace and all good,
Kent Ferris, sfo
Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation Commission, NAFRA-USA
809 E. 10th Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
563-264-0120
“The demands of justice must first of all be satisfied; that which is already due in justice is not to be offered as a gift of charity.” Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree Apostolicam Actuositatem, 8: AAS 58 (1960), 845; cf Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2446.
