Fr. Benny is the recently appointed Regional Spiritual Assistant for our region, the Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada.
· The format of the retreat will be a series of 5 presentations on Franciscan prayer, each followed by 30 minutes of practicing Franciscan prayer. The theme and format of the retreat follow the suggestions and recommendations of the participants of last year’s retreat.
· The retreat will also include the popular “Saturday Night Live”, so bring your playful side and join in the songs, skits and storytelling.
· The cost for the retreat is $180 per person. This includes the cost of $148.50 per person charged by the retreat centre (for 2 overnight stays, an ensuite room, 5 meals and snacks during the breaks) and $31.50 per person to cover the expenses for travel, accommodation and honorarium for the facilitator.
· The registration form is attached to this newsletter .
· The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Invitation to all Secular Franciscans

“The 800th Anniversary of the Encounter
between Saint Francis and the Sultan”

October 10-11-12-13, 2019

Le Centre de Spiritualité des Ursulines 20 rue des Ursulines, Loretteville, QC

Key Note Speaker : Michael Cusato, OFM

 Medieval Context of Francis’ Encounter with the Sultan
 Franciscan Attempts to Encounter the Muslim World
 Francis and the Encounter under the Tent
 From Damietta to La Verna and Assisi
 Radical Vision among Franciscans
 Current Efforts of Pope Francis to Recapture the Vision
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Registration, Accommodations and Meals - $250.00
To register, contact Sherrill Guimond at sherrill.rfec@gmail.com