Sticky note reminder "Don't forget" | Unsplash by Kelly Sikkema
Sticky note reminder "Don't forget" | Unsplash by Kelly Sikkema
You might have heard us mention that this year we’ll be celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Christmas experience of St. Francis of Assisi in the little Italian village of Greccio. This started the tradition of setting up nativity scenes in ourchurches, towns, and homes. But that’s not the only 800th Anniversary coming up!
Over the next four years, we will have the opportunity to reflect and contemplate:
• the Rule of the Order of Franciscans (1223 - 2023)
• Christmas in Greccio (1223 - 2023)
• the Stigmata of St. Francis (1224 - 2024)
• the composition of the poem “Canticle of the Creatures” (1225 - 2025)
• the death of St. Francis of Assisi (1226 - 2026)
Worldwide, the celebration of the Centennials has the purpose of directing our gaze toward the future and strengthening our Franciscan identity. These events to be commemorated over the next four years are a singularly unique Franciscan moment — a chance for anyone who is inspired by the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi to deepen that understanding and embrace more fully this beautiful spirituality. This also becomes an occasion to support the reform that Pope Francis is carrying out in his pontificate.
The five Centenaries are part of a single thematic project, which will develop gradually and harmoniously according to the chronology of the events celebrated. This has all been conceived and developed by brothers and sisters from all continents. Without a doubt, this will be a good opportunity to give visibility to the Franciscan Family as a whole. Stay tuned!
Original source can be found here.
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