“The essence of all religions is one. Only their approaches are different.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Religion is the clearest telescope through which we can behold the beauties of creation.” — William Scott Downey

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

Common Ground That which we do not know, we often fear. Such is too often the case with religions that are different from our own, whether within Christianity or among our world’s varied faiths. Special observances like the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) serve to break down such barriers of understanding and, rather than accentuate our differences, shine light on all that we have in common. We’ve seen it firsthand. Read about some of our meaningful interfaith experiences.

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Join Us in Prayer Our St. Francis Center for Renewal will have an active part in helping people everywhere observe the Week of Prayer for Christian United from January 18 to 25. The retreat team has partnered with friends in faith throughout Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley to host daily online prayer services beginning Monday, January 18. Each day at 11:30 a.m., you can connect via Zoom for 25 minutes of music and prayer led by different prayer leaders each day, our Sisters among them. For the complete schedule and to register to join us, please click the button below. Details & Registration

Upcoming Online Spiritual Programs

January 21 Francis & the Wolf of Gubbio: 2021 Lessons January 26 Bless This Space Between Us February 2 Simply Prayer: The Celebration of Love February 11 O Beauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New February 18 Growing in Wisdom, Age & Grace

Let There Be Peace Set yourself on the path to a peaceful Sunday with this video featuring faces of children from around the world and the uplighting voices of the Angel Choir singing Let There Be Peace on Earth. Please Note: The Sisters have no control over advertising on YouTube

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