Exploring Franciscan Resources for Ministry: A Retreat in Assisi and Rome

Francis of Assisi initiated an important Church reform in the 13th century - a return to the richness and simplicity of the Gospel and a way of concretizing the life and ministry of Jesus in one's own life. The contemporary Church continues to need the revitalizing ministry of those who imitate Christ-like expressions of love, solidarity, compassion and hospitality.

The retreat’s primary setting is Assisi, Italy. This setting lends itself to exploring the resources of Franciscan spirituality for ministry. In this mystically rich town daily conferences will be given in evocative historical sites about topics relevant to the ministry of participant groups (be they groups of ordained ministers, religious orders of men and women, deacons, chaplains, campus ministry, parish staff, and religious educators). The conferences will help make practical applications between Franciscan gospel-based spirituality and the ministry and everyday lives of participants. The retreat concludes with a visit of Rome with focus on the experience of the earliest Christians. Experienced qualified retreat leaders will be engaged (or groups may supply their own retreat director). Retreat leaders will be selected and liturgy developed with respect to the particular denomination of the group.

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