Greccio, 800 Year Celebration

FOR A FRANCISCAN FAMILY CELEBRATION

Come join us December 29 - 31, 2023 for
the 800 year anniversary celebration of Greccio!
 

In the year 1223, St. Francis of Assisi created a live nativity scene to share the story of the Incarnation with the people of Greccio. It became an instant success and is continued today when we place the nativity set under our Christmas tree.

Join us at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality as we unpack this history making event. From December 29-31, 2023 join Franciscans from all 3 First Order Branches, Franciscan Sisters, and Secular Franciscans and nourish your soul as we explore and encounter the Light that entered the world for our salvation.

Featured speakers are Fr Jack Clark Robinson, OFM with excepts of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano, Dennis Feece OFS will speak on Gifts - What we bring to Greccio, and What we take from Greccio. There will be opportunities for prayer and litugy together as well as times for quiet reflection.

On Saturday evening we will use Fr Michael Lasky's OFM, Conv. publication of Greccio and the O Antiphons, Creating Your Nativity Scene with Pope Francis as we recreate the Nativity Scene and walk the journey on our grounds.

Friday, December 29, 2023
4:00 - 6:00 Arrival and Check-In
6:00 Lite Supper
7:30 Opening, Welcome, Presentation
8:30 Night Prayer
Saturday, December 30, 2023
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Reflection 1
11:30 Mass
12:30 Lunch
2:00 Reflection 2
6:00 Supper
7:30 Evening Prayer followed by "Greccio and the O Antiphons" outside on campus
Evening ends with Hot Cider/Hot Chocolate/Snacks
Sunday, December 31, 2023
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Faith Sharing
12:00 Closing Mass


For those flying to the Mount  for this weekend the Louisville International Airport
is just 20 minutes away and the closest airport.

Registration is required.