On Christmas in 1223, St. Francis re-enacted the Nativity for the people of Greccio, a medieval village located in the Rieti Valley of central Italy.
“The brothers sing, giving God due praise, and the whole night abounds with jubilation. The holy man of God (St. Francis) stands before the manger, filled with heartfelt sighs, contrite in his piety, and overcome with wondrous joy.”
– Francis of Assisi: Early Documents – The Saint, New York Press, p. 255-256.
What does the image of the scene and message of the Nativity stir within you?
Have a most blessed Christmas and New Year!
The FST offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Spring 2026 Book List
The book list for traditional students taking courses in Spring 2026 is now available.
Upcoming Events
- Zoom rosary each Saturday at 4:00pm PDT. All are welcome to participate by clicking here.
- FST Zoom Lecture – Thursday, January 8, 2026 – 7:00pm. Br. Bill Short, OFM will present “The Death of Saint Francis in 1226: Looking Back After 800 Years.” For more information and register, click here.
Service Opportunity
Every Tuesday, We See You San Diego hosts a dinner and distribution of clothing and health/hygiene products for the homeless community at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Old Town San Diego – Volunteers are needed to set up, serve dinner or clean up between 3:00pm and 9:00pm. Your participation is welcome. December 23 will be the next opportunity to serve. Please consider joining in with us. Click here to register as a volunteer: http://www.weseeyousandiego.
Pilgrimage Opportunity
2026 Lady Jacoba Scholarship – Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. If you are a lay woman enrolled in an FST degree program, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. For more information, please click here.
Upcoming Retreat
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