St. Francis Garden

Phase one of the the St. Francis garden structure was created in 2003. This is a three year project to enhance the landscape around Emmaus*. It is an area for quite reflection, prayer, memories and solitude. The pathways have begun by engraved bricks given by our $100 or more benefactors.

The Francis statue is from Italy and the image with a dove invites one to reflect on and pray for peace in our lives and world. A formal blessings of the garden was held in October, 2003.

Anyone who wishes can be a benefactor of Marywood and have a memorial paver brick for the future pathways. Please contact Susan at Marywood. Benefactors are held in prayer hourly by the Franciscan Sisters in their round the clock adoration in LaCrosse, WI and at each gathering for prayer at Marywood.

Francis, speak to me. Speak to me of giving, brokenness, longing.
Speak to me.
Speak to me of fire, of silence, of a richer heart.
Speak to me of emptiness, joy, need, warmth.
Speak to me of growth.
Speak to me of promise, live, and pain.
Speak to me.
Speak to me of departures, transitions, dreams.
Speak to me of valleys, mountains, stream.
Speak to me of listening, quiet, laughter, sky.
Speak to me of singing. Speak to me, Francis.
Speak to me.