Transitus, Lady Jacoba, and the Care of Baking Cookies
Darleen Pryds, PhD
October 3, 2024
How we choose to commemorate this poignant transition in Francis’ life speaks volumes about our own faith.
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Darleen Pryds, PhD
Darleen Pryds, PhD, is the academic director of the Master of Theological Studies-Franciscan Theology online degree at the Franciscan School of Theology (FST) in San Diego, California. She has taught at FST since 2001 and has a special interest in lay Franciscan spirituality and leadership.
Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence
Darleen Pryds, PhD
September 24, 2024
What do cookies have to do with Franciscan spirituality? When St. Francis was on his deathbed, a seemingly simple treat brought by his good friend Lady Jacoba lifted his spirits and soothed his suffering.
Spirituality & Sport: Training to Be Present
Darleen Pryds, PhD
July 24, 2024
Perhaps in the only way I am like any of the elite athletes who compete at the Olympics, I can sometimes let circumstances overwhelm me or distract me from being present in the moment.
Greccio and the First Live Nativity: 800 Years of Tradition
Darleen Pryds, PhD
October 24, 2023
While the tradition of a live Nativity scene dates back to 1223, St. Francis’ approach to the incarnation and the birth of Jesus remains revolutionary and spiritually transformative for today.
The Franciscan School of Theology: Presence at a Distance
Darleen Pryds, PhD
May 9, 2023
A Franciscan education offers a unique, Christ-centered viewpoint into Catholicism. Franciscan spirituality is faithful to the gospel and the Church, rooted in prayer, contemplation, and most importantly, service.
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