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The image of light which was so prominent in the readings for Advent and Christmas, announcing the coming of Christ, continues to resound in the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. This light is an eternal one offering us presence and hope.<\/p>\n
“The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.”<\/em><\/p>\n -Matthew 4:16\u00a0and\u00a0Isaiah 9:1<\/p>\n Where do I take time to allow myself to be bathed in this light and how do I reflect that light to others?<\/p>\n The FST offices will be closed\u00a0Monday, January 19, 2026<\/strong>, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.<\/p>\n Friday, February 13\u00a0–\u00a0Deadline to submit an\u00a0Intent to Graduate form<\/a>\u00a0if you plan to complete the coursework for your degree by\u00a0June 2026.<\/p>\n Spring 2026 Book List<\/a><\/p>\n Spring 2026 Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Every Tuesday,\u00a0We See You San Diego\u00a0hosts 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\u00a03:00pm\u00a0and\u00a09:00pm. Your participation is welcome.\u00a0January 20\u00a0will be the next opportunity to serve.\u00a0This will be the third Tuesday of the month, a day that some FST students and staff have committed to volunteer.\u00a0Please consider joining in with us. Click here to register as a volunteer:\u00a0http:\/\/www.weseeyousandiego. 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. Applications need to be received no later than\u00a0Friday, January 30, 2026. For more information, please\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a world hungry for healing, the Franciscan tradition offers something profoundly radical: the belief that\u00a0love is power. Not the kind of power that dominates, but the kind that serves.<\/p>\n We encourage you to attend all or part of the conference on Friday, January 30 (6:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday, January 31 (8:00am to 5:00pm), which will explore how pastoral power is lived out in the Franciscan movement today.<\/p>\n Registration is free.<\/p>\n In addition,\u00a0Br. Keith Warner, OFM,\u00a0will offer an\u00a0Immersion Program on\u00a0Friday, January 30, prior to the start of the conference [$60.00 fee].<\/p>\n This conference promises to be an informative and enriching experience that will complement your studies. It is also a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people and engage with world-renowned scholars and clergy.<\/p>\n
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\nPetition to Graduate<\/h3>\n
\nSpring 2026 Book List<\/h3>\n
\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
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\nPilgrimage Opportunity<\/h3>\n
\nFST Conference<\/h3>\n
The Franciscan Movement: Pastoral Power in Action<\/h3>\n
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