The Summer School of Economy of Francis CZ will offer three days of inspiration and shared searching for ways to transform the world around us in the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Mike Lasky OFM Conv. will continue to guide us in examining ways to construct an economy grounded in the ethical principles endorsed by St. Francis of Assisi. We will follow up on the introduction to St. Francis's ethics based on frescos in the Assisi basilica, as presented by Mike in 2025 (for those who were not present we will provide a recording) and search for further ways in which the Franciscan inspiration can be projected onto our present economic, social ańd political situations.
We will look to Francis of Assisi for a model of a life that is lived justly, simply and with respect to oneself, to all people, and to nature.
We will newly focus on how we can contribute to cultivating peace.
The program will include listening to the Christian sacred scriptures (lectio divina) and sharing in circles and small groups. There will be space for mutual listening, sharing and inspiration, meeting interesting guests, shared dreaming, and also for active recreation by work on the renewal of the Porta Coeli Abbey House.