The Hermitage

10/04/2026

On this Sunday Fr. Justin celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Fr. Justin reflects on Franciscan spirituality as rooted in Jesus’ vision that every person is of equal value and that the Divine Presence already dwells within us. He contrasts this understanding with a spirituality that sees God as separate from us, explaining how the traditional Peace Prayer can become an affirmation of our divine connection: “Because I am an instrument of peace, where there is hatred, I sow love.” When we recognize ourselves as powerful spiritual beings connected with Divine Presence, prayer becomes not simply a request for God to act, but a commitment to participate with God in creating peace, love, pardon, hope, light, and joy. Fr. Justin invites us to live from this awareness each day, consciously extending Divine Presence into our relationships and into the world, remembering that love makes the difference.

Full homily on this link

09/13/2026

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Speaking from Assisi, Italy, near the Church of St. Clare, Fr. Justin reflects on the freedom that comes when we refuse to carry anger, resentment, and hatred. Drawing on the Scriptures and the examples of Jesus, St. Francis, and St. Clare, he teaches that we can accept both the pleasant and difficult experiences of life without allowing negativity to take root within us. When someone causes us pain or difficulty, Fr. Justin encourages us to enter meditation, release our resentment, and consciously send that person love and healing. By practicing this each day, we free ourselves from the burden of anger and become examples of greater peace, love, and joy for the people around us.

Fr. Justin's last Homily while on retreat in Italy

06/15/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1OBTnOaA0g

Friar Justin talks about his experience with the Silva approach to ...

05/17/2026

Justin talks about how through discipline, we can turn suffering into growth.

03/10/2026

Richard Rohr’s The Universal Christ invites us to discover the sacred woven through creation, in one another, and in our own lives.
Beginning March 19, Peggy Alderman and Samuel will facilitate an 8-week dialogue and reflection circle exploring these ideas together.
📍 The Hermitage
🕊 Thursdays 6–7:30 pm
📅 March 19 – May 21
Seating is limited.
Learn more or reserve your place:
https://hermitageindy.org/.../universal-christ-discussion/

03/07/2026

What if Christ is present in all things?

Richard Rohr’s The Universal Christ invites us to discover the sacred woven through creation, in one another, and in our own lives.

Beginning March 19, Peggy Alderman and Samuel will facilitate an 8-week dialogue and reflection circle exploring these ideas together.

📍 The Hermitage
🕊 Thursdays 6–7:30 pm
📅 March 19 – May 21

Seating is limited.

Learn more or reserve your place:
https://hermitageindy.org/product/universal-christ-discussion/

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

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11/19/2025

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The Franciscan Hermitage is an international, interfaith life center
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