Friends of Francis Retreat
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The Friends of Francis Retreat is attended by many members of the Order of Franciscans Secular but open to anyone with a heart for Saint Francis and Franciscan Spirituality.
Our 2024 speaker has yet to be decided.Our 2023 speaker was Sister Ramona Miller.
The Friends of Francis Retreat, Oct 27-29, 2023, was titled, A Franciscan Roadmap.
Conferences included:1) Setting out
2) Refining the goal
3) Sustaining habit
4) Transformation.
The Major Legend of Saint Francis was used as the vehicle by which these topics were explored.Sister Ramona has vast experience in retreat ministry and pilgrimage leadership to Assisi, Italy. She holds master's degrees in Ministry and Franciscan Studies and has published two books. After years in leadership for her own congregation, including President of the Franciscan Federation, she now serves as the canonical administrator for the Poor Clares who reside in Rochester. She also is the Spiritual Assistant for the St. Louis Fraternity of Secular Franciscans.
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The Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province are your hosts at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center.The peace and natural beauty of our facility nestled in sixty acres of woods, prairie grass and a pond beckons you from the cares of daily life to a place of quiet reflection.
Our Retreat House and Spirituality Center offers:
Beautiful Chapel
Library
Conference Room
Spiritual Direction
Confession
Four Conferences
Home Cooked Meals
Although we are a Catholic Retreat center, we welcome spiritual seekers from all faith walks. Catholic in nature, we offer Christian Retreats that can be enjoyed by all.Some tips on How to Make a Retreat.
Our Frequently Asked Questions page provides further information on our retreats, our facilities, and the typical offering we request for attending our retreats.
Click on How To Get Here and consult a road map for directions to Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center.
Should you have further questions, please call us at 952-447-2182, contact us via e-mail: [email protected] or via our website at Contact Us.
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Things our retreatants say:
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"The liturgies were meaningful, well chosen – Catholic & spiritual; the homilies added more insight to the retreat theme. I felt the
Anointing of the Sick helped me."
"The time here has been healing. Truly my spirit gives thanks to our God for this time."
"The retreat conferences were excellent. So much food for thought and nourishment for the soul. Lots to take into prayer and on my daily faith walk."
"The blend of scheduled time to free time is just right. It allows me to reflect, refresh and recharge my soul to put extra bounce in my step!"
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