# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Dan Horan, PhD

Dr. Dan Horan returns to the Casa!
One of the distinctive characteristics of the Franciscan tradition is its narrative quality. Like Jesus in the Gospels, who preached in parables and used stories to reveal the mission and ministry of God’s reign, the Franciscan theological and spiritual heritage is likewise a storytelling tradition. It draws on narrative, setting, and character to convey the depth and breadth of its charism. This retreat explores the significance of narrative in expressing and passing on the Franciscan spiritual tradition, which requires a robust theology of imagination. We will examine how we can not only tell the Franciscan story eight hundred years after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, but also embody it in ways that respond to the urgent challenges of our time with a constructive spirit of justice, peace, and integrity of creation.

Fee, including meals:  Single, $325; Commuter, $175.  Pre-registration required.

For information on scholarships or doubles, please email lora@thecasa.org.


Sign Up By Thu, Oct 1 at 4:00 pm

https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER74156
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paradise-valley/becoming-the-stories-we-tell-exploring-a-franciscan-spirituality-of-narrative-and-imagination/200030504298142
- **Event Categories**: calendar, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paradise Valley
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, United States, Arizona 85253
- **lat**: 33.53295
- **long**: -111.95507
- **full address**: 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, United States, Arizona 85253

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination being held?
  - **A:** Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, United States, Arizona 85253.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination?
  - **A:** Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination is organized by Franciscan Renewal Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Franciscan Renewal Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Franciscan Renewal Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Franciscan Renewal Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paradise Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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