Exploring UN’s Value of Humanity through the Life of St Therese of Lisieux

Br. Francois will share about the UN core value of “humanity” and how it is reflected in the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.  UNESCO officially recognized the spiritual, cultural, and educational contribution to humanity of St. Thérèse in the 2022-2023 biennium. Also known as a Doctor of the Church and dubbed as “doctor of the science of love”, we hope that learning more about the life of Thérèse of Lisieux will open up new perspectives on the concept of “humanity” and inspire us all to live her core message of life, peace, and love in the new year of 2024!

Please join us at Secretariat Building Room S-1523 with Br. Francois this Thursday to explore this topic! Feel free to invite your colleagues and friends!

Speaker: Brother François Marie Fontanié

Venue: Secretariat Building Room S-1523

Date/Time: Thursday, 11 January, 1-2 PM EST

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Speaker Bio: Brother François Marie Fontanié was born in France. In 2015, he joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York City, where he leads a life of prayer, fraternity, service to the poor, and evangelization. He started drawing as soon as he was able to hold a pencil. When he became a friar, he drew this children’s book for his goddaughter. His art is an important part of his ministry. He was recently assigned to St. Pio Friary in Bradford, England.