Lent 2026 – Transformed Through Hope: BE Attentive
Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart. Joel 2:12 On Wednesday, February 18, we begin our 2026 Lenten journey. Our… Read More »Lent 2026 – Transformed Through Hope: BE Attentive
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Reflections & Spirituality
The Wheaton Franciscans seek to share our spirit and to provide inspiration through reflections, and exercises supporting personal growth and spiritual development.
Weavings Reflection: February 2026
An Appetite For The Fullness Of Life Poem by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min. In fields of scarcityWe hungerFor abundance Not just for… Read More »Weavings Reflection: February 2026
Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
Bubbling With Joy by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion When I am worn out from physical tasks or mental turmoil, I am so grateful for the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
Weavings Reflection: December 2025
To Be Held… Reflection by David Pfeifer, Covenant Companions A bit over a year ago, I was diagnosed with an aneurysm affecting my ascending aorta.… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2025
Weavings Reflection: October 2025
Choosing The Franciscan Path Comments by Wheaton Franciscan Sisters and Covenant Companions As we approach the special days of Franciscan remembrance and celebration in October,… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2025
Season of Creation 2025
<<Return to Laudato Si’ Page The theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is “Seeds of Peace and Hope.” It… Read More »Season of Creation 2025
Weavings Reflection: August 2025
LOOKING UP by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min. Sages of the ages of both seas and deserts See lights of direction When they… Read More »Weavings Reflection: August 2025
Weavings Joy Reflection: July 2025
My Morning Walk by Shirley Justin-Wolff, Covenant Companion For the past 30–35 years, the best part of my day has been my morning walk. It’s… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: July 2025
The Augustinian and Franciscan Traditions
A Shared Spiritual Vision The Rule of St. Augustine, written around 400 A.D., remains the oldest monastic rule still in use. Grounded in the spirit… Read More »The Augustinian and Franciscan Traditions
Weavings Joy Reflection: May 2025
My Joy and Blessing by Marilyn Ladone, Covenant Companion My joy is my eight grandchildren who all live near me. Here they are, from the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: May 2025
Exploring Ways To Companion
The Covenant Companions (CCs) enjoyed a day of creative exploration and prayer on March 22, 2025, focused on questions of who or what companions us… Read More »Exploring Ways To Companion
Weavings Reflection: March 2025
Arguments With Myself by Dave Pfeifer, Covenant Companion How long, Lord, must I call for help,but you do not listen?Or cry out to you, “Violence!”but… Read More »Weavings Reflection: March 2025