FRANCISCAN JUBILEE

The “Jubilee Year of St. Francis” was proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death, October 4, 1226. The pope’s Jubilee began on January 10, 2026 and continues through January 10, 2027. The period of remembrance invites pilgrims to ponder the life and influence of St. Francis as a means to deepen their own spiritual journeys. Francis’ spirituality was marked by simplicity, humility, poverty, service, and intimacy with Christ. In a time when the world is rife with conflict, division, and violence, it seems appropriate to consider Francis’ example; he modeled peace with God, with neighbors and enemies, and also with creation.

As Wendy has long been a lover of St. Francis and Clare, and a writer of their lives and work, she will celebrate the Jubilee by offering a variety of Franciscan-related offerings, including a self-guided short course called Franciscan Jubilee: Re-Ordering Your Soul, Franciscan devotions, excerpts from her books (and the books themselves! A Mended and Broken Heart, Clare of Assisi: Gentle Warrior, and Inner Healing the Franciscan Way) along with writings of Francis and Clare.

Francis encouraged people to become models of holiness and ambassadors of peace. This Jubilee celebration is the invitation for each of us, in our own way, to spread the gifts of Francis and Clare, to a damaged world that is crying out for healing and light.

Stay tuned for more information.