“Hope is audacious, and so, let us encourage one another to dream big. Brothers and sisters let us dream big! Let us not be afraid to dream big, seeking the ideals of justice and social love that are born of hope.” Pope Francis, Catechesis “Healing the World” #8
As we continue to navigate these troubled times, please know we hold you in prayer. As a community of Franciscan hearted people, we turn our attention to how we might be a “blessings in the heart of world.” We offer the following resources to support and inspire you.
Prayers/Prayer Options
- Wheaton Franciscan Vision Prayer
- The Hill We Climb – By Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Poet Laureate
- A Franciscan Litany During the COVID Pandemic
- Novena to Saint Francis: For a world under threat
- Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic – by Pope Francis
- Handwashing Prayer – Provided by The Christine Center
Articles
- America Magazine article that Includes the public announcement of Sr. Sheila Kinsey’s appointment to the Vatican Office of Human Development
- Coalition of U.S. Catholic Organizations Encourages the Public to Get Vaccinated; Calls for Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
- Fratelli Tutti: Finding Sisterhood and Brotherhood to Overcome What Divides Us (a series of discussions that will unpack Fratelli Tutti and help to heal divisions and guide us toward better unity)
- Living the meaningful questions of Now (Includes reference to the Wheaton Franciscans) by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea
- Covenant Companion Naomi Hroncich – Reaching out to their Neighbors at Greenfields
- Nature Refreshes Nun’s Soul
Resources
LIVESTREAM
During this time of Coronavirus we will be livestreaming services from
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As we continue to live, work, play, and pray, may we continue to hold one another our, and especially the most vulnerable, in our hearts and prayers.
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