We are a community of vowed sisters and covenant companions (lay women and men) who live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. Through our shared commitment to Franciscan contemplative presence and gospel service, we are collectively known as the Wheaton Franciscans.
Living Prayer Holy Thursday/Good Friday – Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “I have given you a model to follow, so that… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Holy Thursday/Good Friday – Lenten Reflection: Living Prayer
Be Faithful! Holy Week – Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Pack Nothing. Bring only your determination to serve and your… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Holy Week – Lenten Reflection: Be Faithful!
An Invitation to Be Light Fifth Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Remember not the events of the past,… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 5 – Lenten Reflection: An Invitation to Be Light
What is in our Heart? Fourth Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission My son, you are here with me… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 4 – Lenten Reflection: What is in our Heart?
Cultivating Our Souls Third Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 3 – Lenten Reflection: Cultivating Our Souls
The Way of Connection Second Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “But I say to you who listen, love… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 2 – Lenten Reflection: The Way of Connection
“Living the Way of Love” The Path of Wholeness First Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission For “everyone who… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 1 – Lenten Reflection: The Path of Wholeness
Check Your Attitude Ash Wednesday, 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Even now … return to me with your whole heart. Joel… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Ash Wednesday – Lenten Reflection: Check Your Attitude
Please find attached here a new resource for lent: 40 Days; 40 Ways: A Guide to a Green Lent by Dianne Scheper. The guide is designed to… Read More »Lenten Practices: 40 Days; 40 Ways
Our month-long focus Celebrating our Heritage and Creating our Legacy starts now. This first week we are reminded of the rich heritage we hold as… Read More »Week 1: Celebrating Our Heritage and Creating Our Legacy
We are a community of vowed sisters, and covenant companions called to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. We are a welcoming community collaborating with others to be a blessing in the world. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.
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