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Twilight Retreat: The San Damiano Cross

  • St. Francis Center for Renewal 395 Bridle Path Road Bethlehem, PA, 18017 United States (map)

Sister Barbara

Join us for a special evening as Sister Barbara Brown explores the meaning and symbolism of the San Damiano Cross. It is said that St. Francis of Assisi prayed before this cross, receiving the commission from the Lord to rebuild the Church. What is the Lord commissioning us to do in our lives?

Facilitator: Sister Barbara Brown, OSF

Registration Details: This program will be conducted in person at St. Francis Center for Renewal in Bethlehem, Pa., and online via Zoom. Click the buttons below for your preferred option. Freewill offerings accepted for in-person attendance; $10 for Zoom attendance. Donate in person, here, or by clicking the link included in your registration confirmation email. If you would prefer to register by phone, please call us at 610-867-8890.

About the Speaker: A former director of St. Francis Center for Renewal and provincial councilor with the School Sisters of St. Francis, Sister Barbara taught world history, church history and social justice issues at Holy Name High School and St. Peter School in Reading, Pa., for many years. She balances her current role as an ESL instructor with her duties as local minister to the Sisters at Monocacy Manor and in serving as a guest facilitator at SFCR.