Franciscan Advent Conversations: Waiting in Joyful Hope
Schedule
Mon Dec 01 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, United States, Arizona 85253 | Paradise Valley, AZ
Advertisement
Faith in Action MinistryTwo Sessions - Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 2025
“Let us begin again, for until now we have done nothing.” [1]
For two Monday evenings in early Advent, take time to pause from the “holiday hustle and bustle” and absorb the beauty of the Advent journey.
For insight and encouragement, as we begin (again) our journey to Christmas, we will use readings from the "Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas, "Waiting in Joyful Hope 2025-2026" pocket booklet, published by Liturgical Press. Our time together will include contemplative prayer, reading scripture and conversation. Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence. And we “wait in joyful hope” as we allow Advent to surprise us.
Participate in this program from the comfort of home. Held on Zoom. Participants access this course through the Zoom application.
Once registered, participants receive a registration receipt from the Franciscan Renewal Center. The Zoom access information will be provided to you through email several days before December 1.
If you do not live locally and to receive your booklet before Advent begins: please register by Thursday, November 21. Registration remains open until November 30. Pick up the pocket booklet at the Guest Services Desk in the Lobby.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
FEE: $10 per person. Pre-registration required.
Sources: [1] (adapted from) Thomas of Celano, The Life of Saint Francis: The Second Book, chapter 6. See Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, vol. 1 (Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, 1999), 273. "Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas, 'Waiting in Joyful Hope 2025-2026,'" Mary DeTurris Poust, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 2025. Franciscan Media: November 27, 2020, Diane M. Houdek, "Franciscan Spirit" USCCB/Lectionary/Daily readings Daily reflections author: Mary DeTurris Poust, an author of many books on Catholic Spirituality is also a spiritual director and retreat leader. She writes a monthly column and hosts a podcast of the same name: "Life Lines." Visit her website at NotStrictlySpiritual.com.
Sign Up By Sun, Nov 30 at 6:30 pm
https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=25SCN76693
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, United States, Arizona 85253Event Location & Nearby Stays:
