Friday, April 19, 2024

Franciscan Formation

“You Are Beauty”

“You Are Beauty” Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 10) “The spirit of brotherhood extends to embrace all of creation, which St. Francis saw as a reflection...

St. Maximilian – Transmission of the Charism

St. Maximilian - Transmission of the Charism Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 9) Our Seraphic Father, all the friar saints, and the martyr of charity, “the...

Where Is My Mission?

Where Is My Mission? Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 8) “All the friars are to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to every creature, following...

Conventuality

Conventuality Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 7) “To keep alive the charism of the Order and the sense of ‘being with the Church’”. https://youtu.be/N9jmhtWWRq0   This passage from the...

The Creativity of Mercy

The Creativity of Mercy Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 6) “The friars are to show their willingness for conversion by joyfully placing themselves at the service...

Simplicity

Simplicity Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 5) “Blessed father Francis (...) with all vigilance and concern (…) was forming his new sons with new instruction, teaching...

A Sign

A Sign Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 3) “The friars are to wear the habit of the Order”. https://youtu.be/bWu6TxGj9Yc     At the beginning of these reflections, I will share...

To Be Poor or to Become Poor?

To Be Poor or to Become Poor? Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 3) “The friars may live gladly among the poor... actively committed to better their conditions”. https://youtu.be/OdCVHHdQiuo   One...

Study, Education and Formation

Imagine a situation where the friars in a certain friary decide to renew their religious life.

Franciscan Formation – Inspirations

Introduction Dear Friars I would like to share some reflections with you on various topics related to Franciscan formation. Sometimes we read something that we may or...