The 2023 SDG Summit The 2023 SDG Summit takes place on 18-19 September 2023, during the United Nations General Assembly high-level week to follow-up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . Member States will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the impact…
International Day of Peace
THURSDAY – St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist; International Day of Peace As we feed on the Word of Life, may we in turn be God’s word for others, especially those at Felician University, Villa Maria College and Madonna University For all in initial formation and their directors, through the intercession of St. Matthew, they may…
September 17th Stigmata of St. Francis
THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST APPEARS TO FRANCIS On two separate, dramatic occasions, Francis had a vision of Jesus, wounded in hands, feet and side, suffering on a cross. If we look carefully at the two visions we will see them as closely interrelated. Both visions are described in Saint Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis. It’s helpful…
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ’s life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over the Savior’s tomb, and her son built the…
Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671…
Maryville Retreat Center Holly, MI
Maryville Retreat Center Holly, MI Infused with Franciscan spirituality, Maryville Retreat Center offers a peaceful, comfortable, pastoral setting, with a variety of programming to enrich and inspire. Overlooking beautiful Lake Elliott, Maryville’s 240-acre campus has space for conferences, company workshops and private retreats. The retreat center has a variety of large and small meeting rooms,…
The 156th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation As we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady let us pray for all expectant mothers and the infants they carry, as well as for those women who are unable to bear children. As Joachim and Ann rejoiced in the birth of their daughter Mary, may parents…
Jericho House – A Place of Spiritual Refreshment
Jericho House Wainfleet, ON Jericho House is a joint Mission of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and the Felician Sisters. Jericho House is a multi-faith center for education in leadership for youth and adults focusing on justice and spirituality around ecology issues. Jericho House is an oasis of hospitality, mutuality and advocacy. Some 80…
September 8th – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/nativity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8 date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s birth….