“Franciscans at the Edge: Secular Saints Then & Now – Part 2” with Ingrid J. Peterson, OSF, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on September 22, 2007. Join Sr. Ingrid as she explores the stories of some of the lay women and men in the Franciscan tradition and discover how their intense holiness becomes a model for our time. Listen and be inspired by their lives, their passions and their struggles. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“Franciscans at the Edge: Secular Saints Then & Now – Part 1” with Ingrid J. Peterson, OSF, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on September 22, 2007. Join Sr. Ingrid as she explores the stories of some of the lay women and men in the Franciscan tradition and discover how their intense holiness becomes a model for our time. Listen and be inspired by their lives, their passions and their struggles. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“The Active Presence of Women in the Ministry of Jesus” with scripture scholar Ann Denham, M. Div., at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on March 28, 2007. Join Ann Denham as she explores themes found in the Gospel of Luke. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“God, Grace & Growth – Not Guilt: Our Lenten Journey” with Fr. Ben Innes, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Thursday March 15, 2007. If you were unable to join us for our Lenten Retreat with Fr. Ben, you can listen to this audio recording from the THURSDAY session. “Lent is a time for us to reconnect with our spiritual self and to grow,” says Fr. Ben. Through his retreats, Fr. Ben seeks “to free people from guilt, to open them up to God’s unlimited love” so that they can “love not fear God” and “be open to God’s plan for each of us.” Please join Fr. Ben for a joyful Lenten experience! Fr. Ben has served 9 years as retreat director for Mission San Luis Rey and 6 years at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“God, Grace & Growth – Not Guilt: Our Lenten Journey” with Fr. Ben Innes, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Wednesday March 14, 2007. If you were unable to join us for our Lenten Retreat with Fr. Ben, you can listen to this audio recording from the WEDNESDAY session. “Lent is a time for us to reconnect with our spiritual self and to grow,” says Fr. Ben. Through his retreats, Fr. Ben seeks “to free people from guilt, to open them up to God’s unlimited love” so that they can “love not fear God” and “be open to God’s plan for each of us.” Please join Fr. Ben for a joyful Lenten experience! Fr. Ben has served 9 years as retreat director for Mission San Luis Rey and 6 years at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“God, Grace & Growth – Not Guilt: Our Lenten Journey” with Fr. Ben Innes, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Tuesday March 13, 2007. If you were unable to join us for our Lenten Retreat with Fr. Ben, you can listen to this audio recording from the TUESDAY session. “Lent is a time for us to reconnect with our spiritual self and to grow,” says Fr. Ben. Through his retreats, Fr. Ben seeks “to free people from guilt, to open them up to God’s unlimited love” so that they can “love not fear God” and “be open to God’s plan for each of us.” Please join Fr. Ben for a joyful Lenten experience! Fr. Ben has served 9 years as retreat director for Mission San Luis Rey and 6 years at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“God, Grace & Growth – Not Guilt: Our Lenten Journey” with Fr. Ben Innes, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Monday March 12, 2007. If you were unable to join us for our Lenten Retreat with Fr. Ben, you can listen to this audio recording from the MONDAY session. “Lent is a time for us to reconnect with our spiritual self and to grow,” says Fr. Ben. Through his retreats, Fr. Ben seeks “to free people from guilt, to open them up to God’s unlimited love” so that they can “love not fear God” and “be open to God’s plan for each of us.” Please join Fr. Ben for a joyful Lenten experience! Fr. Ben has served 9 years as retreat director for Mission San Luis Rey and 6 years at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke” with scripture scholar Ann Denham, M. Div., at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on November 29, 2006. Join Ann Denham as she explores encounters with angels, the Visitation, and the Road to Emmaus in this lively session. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“Poverty & Joy: The Franciscan Tradition” with Br. Bill Short, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on October 14, 2006. If you were unable to join us for our Mini-Retreat with Br. Bill, you can now listen to this is audio recording from the MORNING session. Taking his book, “Poverty & Joy: The Franciscan Tradition”, as a starting point, Br. Bill led a Mini-Retreat for our parish on Franciscan spirituality, reflecting on such themes as the Incarnation, poverty as a way to God, suffering and healing, and creation-humanity & nature-in harmony. Br. Bill Short, OFM is on the faculty of the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley. He is a scholar equally comfortable in the fields of spirituality, Christian history and the Franciscan tradition, as well as a popular leader of retreats and workshops. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com

“Poverty & Joy: The Franciscan Tradition” with Br. Bill Short, OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on October 14, 2006. If you were unable to join us for our Mini-Retreat with Br. Bill, you can now listen to this is audio recording from the EVENING session. Taking his book, “Poverty & Joy: The Franciscan Tradition”, as a starting point, Br. Bill led a Mini-Retreat for our parish on Franciscan spirituality, reflecting on such themes as the Incarnation, poverty as a way to God, suffering and healing, and creation-humanity & nature-in harmony. Br. Bill Short, OFM is on the faculty of the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley. He is a scholar equally comfortable in the fields of spirituality, Christian history and the Franciscan tradition, as well as a popular leader of retreats and workshops. For more information on St. Francis of Assisi Parish, visit us at: http://www.stfrancisparish.com