Francis of Assisi was a man of the Gospel who inspired thousands of people throughout his lifetime and beyond. Why? He was a humble man and a bearer of hope who spread the love of the Lord wherever he went.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we will consider three experiences in the life of Saint Francis that fostered hope among the people in his day. As in the time of Francis, we are called to cultivate hope through understanding, tolerance, peace and gratitude. Surely, these virtues and values would be spiritually challenging for the Lenten season!

Come and join us for these evenings of story, reflection and sharing in the spirit of Francis of Assisi. Then let us begin to plant the seeds of hope — wherever we are.

• Part I: Thursday, March 13 — The Wolf of Gubbio: Sowing Seeds of Understanding

• Part II: Thursday, March 20 — Francis and the Sultan: Sowing Seeds of Tolerance & Peace

• Part III: Thursday, March 27 — The Canticle of the Creatures: Sowing Seeds of Gratitude & Hope

We will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the first-floor conference room (Blue Room) of St. Francis Center at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. Register for single sessions ($15 each) or for the entire series ($40). Click the button below to register online now. If you prefer to register by phone or pay by check, contact Lauren Martin at 610-867-8890 or lmartin@schoolsistersosf.org.