The Cosmic Community of Creation: Exploring the Ecospirituality of St. Francis in the Canticle of the Creatures with Dan Horan

Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm CT
Virtual via Zoom

In 2026, we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis. In this final presentation of our four-part series, co-sponsored with the Franciscan Federation, we will focus on the history, context, development, and meaning of the Canticle. Special attention will be given to the legacy, reception, and contemporary relevance of this masterpiece of ecospirituality, composed in three parts and concluded shortly before the poverello's death in 1226. 

Daniel P. Horan, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. A columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, he is the author or editor of sixteen books, including Postmodernity and Univocity: A Critical Account of Radical Orthodoxy and John Duns Scotus and The Way of the Franciscans: A Prayer Journey Through Lent. He is currently working on a book on Christology tentatively titled, Not Because of Sin: Reconsidering the Reason God Became Human. His academic research, writing, and teaching focuses on medieval and contemporary spirituality, medieval and modern philosophy, theological anthropology, Christology, antiracism and LGBTQ issues, and theologies of creation. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his writing and service and is co-host of The Francis Effect Podcast.

$10 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, October 7.