The Spirituality of Presence

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Over 80 people gathered on August 9th at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Sacramento to take part in a morning of prayer focused on Franciscan Presence. It was an amazing gathering of people who are committed to deepening in the practice of Presence as a way of life.

Ongoing sessions to explore the Patterns of Presence are regularly scheduled through the end of August at the Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality. See our webpage www.FranciscanLiving.org for dates and times.

Grace and Blessings,

An Urban Center for Spirituality

Pinch Me! the Urban Center for Spirituality has really happened! Last Monday evening a small group of supporters from Franciscan Living and Sunlight of the Spirit gathered for an interfaith ceremony of blessing for our joint venture at 2314 J Street.

Rabbi Shula Stevens began the ceremony with a berakah, the blessing of challah and grape juice. in preparation for the installation of mezuzahs on each of the entrances to the building. Sister Claire Graham, a Sister of Social Service, and mentor to both "Sunlight" and Franciscan Living, blessed the retail space for Sunlight and the spiritual direction office for Franciscan Living. The Reverend Michael Moran, from the Spiritual Life Center, blessed the business office for "Sunlight" and I led all gathered in a blessing for the Magdalen room, a space where people associated with both of our groups will gather for SoulCollage, meditation, body prayer, small faith sharing groups, 12 step meetings, and other activities that support the growth of spirituality and wholeness.

Blessings,