Monthly Formation

DateTopicFranciscan ThemeReference and PageAdd. Refs.
January 13, 2024The Expected MessiahThe Conversion of Francis(1) 25-47
(2) 12-27
(6) 85-97;
CCC III, 1
February 10, 2024Day of Reflection:
“The Spirituality of Jesus –
Gospel to Life and
Life to Gospel…
Back to the Basics”
Fr. Jim Scullion, OFM
March 9, 2024Christ in the
Fullness of Time
Francis and
Relinquishment
(1) 50-87
(2) 28-44
(6) 152-175;
CCC III, 1, 6
April 13, 2024The Person of ChristFrancis and Community(1) 90-134
(2) 45-63
(6) 12-45;
Bodo 41-52
May 11, 2024Christ: Way, Truth,
and Life (session 1)
Francis
Transforming
Friendship
(1) 139-161
(2) 64-82
(6) 128-151;
Bodo 99-116
June 8, 2024Christ: Way, Truth,
and Life (session 2)
Francis and Nonviolence(1) 164-194
(2) 83-103
(6) 46-55;
Bodo 53-62
July 13, 2024Redemption I
(Session 1)
Francis and Creation(1) 199-227
(2) 104-120
Bodo 63-82;
CCC III, 1, 8
August 10, 2024Redemption I
(Session 2)
Francis and Suffering(1) 229-253
(2) 121-141
(6) 98-121;
Bodo 27-40
September 14, 2024Redemption II
(Session 1)
Francis and
Contemplation
(1) 256-271
(2) 142-166
CCC III, 1, 3
October 12, 2024Redemption II
(Session 2)
Francis and the
Foolishness of God
(1) 272-302
(2) 167-182
Bodo 15-26;
CCC III, 1, 7
November 9, 2024The IncarnationRelationship(4) 4-88Bodo 1-14;
CCC III, 3
December 14, 2024Living Our Faith in
Today’s Culture
Perfect Joy(5) 1-90
CCC III, 1, 4
(6) 56-84;
Bodo 83-98
Formation References:  Below are the primary books used to develop On-Going Formation material.  Formation presentations will include additional information not listed here.  Familiarization with the content prior to formation is encouraged.  
(1)F. Ocariz, L.F. Mateo Seco, & J.A. Riestra, The Mystery of Jesus Christ (Dublin, Four Courts Press, 1994)(4)Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation (London, Pantianos Classics, 1944)
(2)Marie Dennis, et.al., St. Francis and the Foolishness of God (New York, Orbis Books, 1993)(5)Msgr James P. Shea, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission (Bismarck, University of Mary Press, 2020)
(3)John V. Kruse, Discovering The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition (Franciscan Institute Publications, 1997)(6)St. John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor (Washington D.C., United States Council of Catholic Bishops, 1993)