​A series to explore aspects of Franciscan spirituality, charisms, approaches to




religious life. 

Participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as you are able (this is not a class!) 

Sessions are on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Youth Ministry Room of the Olive Tree building, unless otherwise noted.

• 9/12/19:  Francsicanism 101
  An introduction to some of the values and historical context that inspired St. Francis and St. Clare in the early Franciscan movement.
• 9/26: Secular Franciscans
  Members of a local lay Franciscan fraternity will share how people can live the Franciscan spirituality and charism through their mission in the world.
• 10/3: The Transitus of St. Francis, celebrated at Duke Chapel
  October 3 is the vigil of his passing over and bears a special name — his Transitus.  Historically, the friars have celebrated this simply service commemoration, but many people with a devotion to St. Francis will attend.
• 10/17:  The Franciscan Family Tree
  The Order of Friars Minor has developed into three equal branches: The OFM Conventuals, the OFM (Friars Minor combined by Pope Leo XIII), and the OFM Capuchin.  Members of two local branches, the Conventuals and the Friars Minor, will share about share and unique aspects of each branch.
• DATE CHANGED! Check back soon for new time or email Fr. Hugh! Screening of The Sultan and the Saint  ... Viewing and discussion of the Unity Productions Foundation film about St. Francis of Assisi's historic encounter with the sultan Egypt, Malik Al-Kamil, in 1219.