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The Franciscan Way (Walk Three): Community and Contemplation

June 6, 2022 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

How would you rate the state of your community life these days? What about your practice of contemplation, i.e., time for thoughtful reflection?   If you are like many people, you are rating both of these lower than you would like. In the life of the church, often the practices of contemplation   and community are seen to be in tension. Those who want to reflect on God's presence often seek solitude and time away in quiet, while those wanting community seek gatherings and activity. Many people whose lives will not … [Read more...] about The Franciscan Way (Walk Three): Community and Contemplation

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The Franciscan Way (Walk Two): Poverty and Abundance

May 31, 2022 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

"Go and sell your possessions and give them to the poor” Jesus said to a young wealthy man who inquired of him how he could find eternal life. The man, counting the cost of this invitation and deciding it was too much, became sad, turned, and walked away. 1200 years later a young wealthy man from Assisi received a similar invitation. This young man, and many after him, responded to that call to relinquish all that they had, and in doing so found a life of freedom and abundance as they stepped into a life of following … [Read more...] about The Franciscan Way (Walk Two): Poverty and Abundance

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The Franciscan Way (Walk One): Joy and Suffering

May 23, 2022 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

For the past several years, InterVarsity Faculty Ministry in collaboration with InterVarsity's Study Abroad program, has hosted  Via Divina, a digital pilgrimage with downloadable audio guides and companion written materials. This year's digital pilgrimage is titled The Franciscan Way and follows the lives of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi. Jamie Noyd, director of the program for graduate students and faculty, will be previewing the themes of the walks of this year's pilgrimage in a series of posts. The program is open … [Read more...] about The Franciscan Way (Walk One): Joy and Suffering

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Via Divina: The Franciscan Way

May 9, 2022 by ESN Announce Leave a Comment

Even where there are deepening divisions, love is possible.    Even when there is suffering, joy is possible.    Even in the midst of brokenness, rebuilding is possible.    A simple, singing monk from the 13th century just might be able to teach us what is still possible—for us, today.    Join in this third edition of Via Divina - The Franciscan Way - a digital pilgrimage in which you can participate wherever you find yourself this summer.    From … [Read more...] about Via Divina: The Franciscan Way

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Devotional Tagged With: Digital Pilgrimage, Franciscan Way, Via Divina

Lenten Reflection: Eastertide and the Renewal of All Things

April 18, 2022 by Bobby Gross Leave a Comment

This is the eighth and concluding reflection in our series of Lenten reflections, as we transition from Lent to the season of Eastertide. ESN would like to thank Bobby Gross for these thought-provoking and spiritually enriching posts. The first appeared on Ash Wednesday. You may browse the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth posts by following the respective links. The seventh post focuses on Good Friday. For six weeks during Lent we fasted, but over the seven weeks of Eastertide we feast. Sobriety … [Read more...] about Lenten Reflection: Eastertide and the Renewal of All Things

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Devotional, Lent Tagged With: Lent 2022

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