Francis of Assisi: Living Radically Simply – Impulses in Straubing

800 Years of Francis of Assisi: Living Radically Simply – Impulses from the Canticle of the Sun and Biography

In reverent silence, the Basilica of St. Jakob opens space for faith experience and spiritual community. The lecture highlights the religious experience of St. Francis and translates his Canticle of the Sun into concrete paths of contemporary spirituality and responsibility for creation.

Sensory Impressions of Faith

Under the Gothic arch of the basilica, an atmosphere of calm, reflection, and communal prayer unfolds. Words and music of the tradition bring the Canticle of the Sun to life as a hymn of gratitude for creation.

Professionally Grounded: Theology, Liturgy, Spirituality

Beate Eichinger M.A., Dipl.-Theol., Environmental Officer of the Diocese of Regensburg, competently introduces Franciscan spirituality, ecclesial theology of creation, and practical spirituality. The impulses connect prayer, lived ecology, and social justice into a coherent Christian practice.

Place with History: Basilica of St. Jakob

The Basilica of St. Jakob is Straubing's largest main church, a late Gothic hall church with a rich array of chapels and a prominent tower. It invites both silent devotion and vibrant community culture.

Program and Participation

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026, 19:30 (ending around 00:59). Location: Basilica of St. Jakob, Pfarrplatz 11a, 94315 Straubing. Organizer: Environmental & Socio-Ecological Justice Office of the Diocese of Regensburg. Admission is free.

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Conclusion

Anyone wishing to experience the spiritual atmosphere of a historical basilica and the depth of Franciscan theology will find inspiring impulses for prayer, liturgy, and responsible living practice here. Come, listen, deepen faith with the community.

Sources:

• Parish of St. Jakob Straubing - Official Community Website
• Diocese of Regensburg - Office for Environmental & Socio-Ecological Justice
• Vatican News - 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis, 01.10.2026
• Ecological Diocese of Regensburg - Community Community
• Event Page - Bavarian Forest Event Calendar
• Basilica of St. Jakob - Background on the Church