St. Francis of Assisi: Birds, Wolves, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!) with Margaret Carney, OSF

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 - 8:00 pm CT
Virtual via Zoom

Presented in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation.

In collaboration with the Franciscan Federation, we present the third in our four-part series commemorating the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis. Sr. Margaret will share recent understandings of how Francis and his early followers addressed the economic realities of their time, especially with the emergence of a merchant class. She will explore ways modern citizens of a capitalist country can find practical lessons and directions from the early friars’ experiences. What could the wisdom of modern-day Franciscans bring to the discussion? Many already know the stories of Francis and the birds and Gubbio’s wolf, but what does he have to say to the “bulls and bears” of Wall Street? Many people feel that the commitment to poverty made by St. Francis presents a barrier to following his teachings and example. How can we overcome this barrier? 

Sister Margaret Carney, OSF, STD, is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her Doctorate in Theology in Rome in 1988, becoming the first woman to graduate from the Franciscan University of Rome at the doctoral level. She studied in Europe after having completed Masters' degrees in Theology at Duquesne University and Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University.

From 1980 to 1982, she worked as a member of an international commission on a new Rule of Life for the 400 institutes of the Franciscan Third Order Regular, eventually approved by Pope John Paul II. 

Sister Margaret has lectured extensively both in the United States and abroad. She has served as a faculty member at the world-renowned Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, as well as serving highly productive terms as the University’s Dean and Director. Among the many honors she has received are the Monika Hellwig Award from the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and the Pro Ecclesiae et Pontifice Award from Pope Francis.

$10 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, July 15.

This program is the third in a four-part series in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the Easter of St. Francis. Join us in October to continue the series!
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