Sep 1, 2023 | Care for Creation, FJC News, Resources
The Southern California Franciscan Justice Circle has been meeting, praying and discerning throughout 2023 in a process inspired by Laudato Si’ Spirit, to create a Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The plan they made is not only for them to use but designed as a...
Aug 1, 2023 | FAN, Resources
On the feast of St. Clare 2023, we offer a prayer for the responsible use and governance of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Since 1958, when Pope Pius XII named St. Clare to be the patron saint of television (from the Greek meaning “distant...
Nov 29, 2021 | FAN, Resources
As we start another Advent Season, several of our friends and partner organizations have shared with us some resources and calendars to promote within our network. FAN members, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have Advent reflections and a calendar that you...
Jul 27, 2021 | Organizing Tools, Resources
The Franciscan Justice Circle process follows four phases. While not always linear in their progression, the phases help guide us to build upon our communal progress towards addressing the causes of injustice, while continually deepening our personal integration of...
Jul 6, 2021 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Resources
We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt we didn’t belong, but for people who moved to this country, that feeling lasts more than a moment. We all want to feel safe and included in the community we call home, but today, too many of our neighbors experience exclusion,...
Feb 5, 2021 | FAN, Issues, Organizing Tools
When Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded in 2007, a set of Franciscan Values was developed by Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM. These were set as a guide for our work, to ensure the issues with which we engage are consistent with the charism and spirituality of...
