Retreat Poll

Submitted by rlp on Sat, 03/08/2008 - 22:09.

At the top of the right menu you'll notice a poll. Let me explain a little about it. Recently I announced that we were thinking of having one or more Franciscan retreats at our church this summer. For you. There is a video with more information.

Tim and Paul and I could do as many as three of these. One in June, one in July, and one in August. We're not sure how to organize it. One idea is to have one of the retreats be for those who are not Christians, but are curious, or just want a restful weekend, or just want to hang out with us for a day or two. We could have one that is open to anyone, whether or not they consider themselves to be Christians. And if there are enough clergy interested, perhaps one just for them.

We're not sure how we'll organize this. A lot depends on how many people will actually come. So it will help us if you'll take the poll if you really want to come.

We realize, of course, that you might want to come but the dates might not end up being convenient for you. That's fine. Go ahead and take the poll. You're not committing yourself. You're just helping us plan.

Thanks.

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rlp

i would go when and if I

i would go when and if I find the dough for a plane ticket

really?

Are you saying true?

Franciscan?

As a long-time reader, but infrequent commenter, I'm intrigued by the retreat idea. But I'm also a little confused. What do you mean by "Franciscan?" I watched your video, and I'm still not sure.

As a Roman Catholic who has spent a lot of time with Franciscans, I have strong images that come to mind when I hear the word Franciscan, revolving around a devotion to Jesus Christ that expresses itself in love and concern for all of creation.

"The rule and life of the friars minor is this:
to live the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,
in chastity, without property, and in obedience."
The Rule of St. Francis

I'd love to hear more about what thoughts and images you connect to "Franciscan."

Thanks!

Regina

Good question. We will be

Good question. We will be reading the writings of Saint Francis, particularly with is idea of a Third Order - a group of dedicated Christians who have developed a rule for living.

So we'll be working on our own rules.

And we'll be observing the monastic prayer cycle through the day and night.

We don't mean any official connections to an Franciscan order or group.

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