February 2015 - Franciscan Renewal Center

How will you focus your ways during Lenten days?

Count the days! Ash Wednesday was only 11 days ago, yet no one is counting the days until Easter except for Liturgists, those preparing to be received into the Church during the Easter Vigil and those completing their… Read More

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Posted on February 28, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Saturday, February 28, 2015

We invite you to take 3 minutes in prayer with us. Pause, Read, Reflect… Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Focus on your breath. As you breathe, call to mind the challenges of the past week —… Read More

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Posted on February 28, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Friday, February 27, 2015

We invite you to take 3 minutes in prayer with us. Pause, Read, Reflect… Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Focus on your breath. As you breathe in, recount one by one the good things of the… Read More

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Posted on February 27, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Thursday, February 26, 2015

We invite you to take 3 minutes in prayer with us. Pause, Read, Reflect… Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Focus on your breath. As you breathe in, invite God in — His love, His goodness and… Read More

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Posted on February 26, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We invite you to take 3 minutes in prayer with us. Pause, Read, Reflect… Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Focus on your breath. As you breathe in, repeat the prayer, “Jesus I trust in You.” Allow… Read More

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Posted on February 25, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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Posted on February 24, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Monday, February 23, 2015

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Posted on February 23, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Simple Thoughts: 1st Sunday of Lent

Wednesday began the season of Lent. (If the ashes & purple everywhere didn’t give it away for you, now you know.) As we start this season, our scriptures call us to reflect on the orientation of our heart…. Read More

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Posted on February 22, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Our Lenten Journey is Under Way

We probably all have great determination to live a better life when we begin the Lenten season. But will our resolve be just as strong come Holy Week? For many, what Lent brings to mind is giving up… Read More

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Posted on February 21, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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Daily Prayer Break: Saturday, February 21, 2015

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Posted on February 21, 2015 by Franciscan Renewal Center

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If you haven’t had a chance to walk the Labyrinth on the Casa Grounds…it comes highly recommended! … See MoreSee Less

Labyrinths can help you stay centered in a stressful world

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Kat Kirby...

This is the most peaceful, restorative place. I am blessed to belong to this parish.

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I have walked twice

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Love walking the labyrinth!

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just this last week!

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The best walks I have EVER DONE!

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Watch Fr. Bill Cieslak’s homily at Mass on December 16, 2018 celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent from the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center.Fr. Bill Cieslak's homily at Mass on December 16, 2018 celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent from the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Fra... … See MoreSee Less

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BLANKETS FOR ANDRÉ HOUSEDecember 24 & 25There are many people who are homeless, and a warm, comforting blanket is a treasure that will be greatly appreciated. There are two ways to help:1. Plan to volunteer for 15 minutes after Mass, collecting and transporting blankets to the storage room If you can volunteer, contact Patty Tafolla at dcm@thecasa.org.2. Consider donating a blanket for those experiencing the cold Arizona nights. Blankets can be new or used. You can use it at an outdoor Mass and then fold and place in the bins, or donate new blankets and place in bins. … See MoreSee Less

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