Franciscan Sisters of the Poor/Associates

06/10/2026

Please Join Us!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Using song, readings and reflection we invite St. Clare to be our spiritual guide/companion. Everyone is invited to join us,. If attending in person please enter through the glass doors by the Franciscan Peddler.

05/23/2026

Books and Bites! On Wednesday, May 27, we will gather to begin our discussion of The Practice of the Presence- A Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher. On Wednesday we will watch a video on Brother Lawrence as the foundation for the book. The group will then decide how to divide the book into monthly modules. Everyone is welcome to join us in person or via zoom. If you are unavailable to join us live this month, the video is available on YouTube. You are welcome to watch it at your convenience:
Forgotten Monk, Unforgettable Revival: The Story of Brother Lawrence - Practicing God's Presence

05/11/2026

A reminder that Wednesday, May 13 is our monthly Wisdom Wednesday. Dr Waleed El-Ansary will be presenting an introduction to the Islamic Tradition. All are welcome to attend in person or via zoom. If attending in person please enter.through the glass doors by the Franciscan Peddler. I hope to see you there- bring a friend!

05/04/2026

Join us as we begin the journey into a new book- The Practice of the Presence- a Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher. This book is available as a hard copy and as an audio book on several platforms. A hard copy is not necessary for participation in Books and Bites. As is our practice, we will gather in person and via zoom. On May 27 we will view an introduction of Brother Lawrence which will lay the foundation of the book.

05/04/2026

All are welcome to join us in an interesting introduction to the Islamic Tradition. Our presenter will be Waleed El-Ansary of Xavier University. You may join us in person or via Zoom. If attending in person please enter through the glass doors by the Franciscan Peddler. I look forward to seeing you there!

04/24/2026

All Are Welcome!

04/16/2026

Please join us to honor our dear Sr. Pauline!

04/15/2026

Please join us as we conclude our discussion of Chrished Belonging by Fr. Gregg Boyle. All are welcome! If attending in personplease enter through the Peace center door by the statue of St. Anthony.