Tag: The Earlier Rule of St. Francis of Assisi
“Being Minors”: A Daily Exercise
In chapter VII of the Earlier Rule, Francis talks to us about the way we should serve and work, a way founded on our...
On Equal Terms
A lack of understanding of what it means to be “minor” threatens the balance of the fraternity, especially regarding the the relationship that can...
Let the Greater Become the Least
In chapter V of the Earlier Rule, it is interesting that when Francis asks the friars to be minor, he does not relate this...
“Be Careful Not to Be Disturbed or Angered at Another’s Sin...
In the previous reflection we talked about the term “minor” and we also emphasized that “being minor” is one of the two pillars of...
Do to No One What You Yourself Hate
In Chapter IV of the Earlier Rule, St. Francis talks about the relationship that the Superior should have with the friars and the friars...
Doing Penance…
In the previous reflection, we mentioned prayer and fasting. Both the life of prayer and the life of fasting can be summarized in one...
The Franciscan Style of Prayer
In the Earlier Rule, St. Francis of Assisi wrote: “let all the brothers... recite (...) let all the brothers fast…” Certainly this corresponds to...
“To Follow the Teaching and Footprints of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
These days the word "follow" seems to be in fashion, especially in youth circles, through social networks. Influencers insist on being "followed," so that...
“The Rule and Life of the Friars Is This, Namely…”
In the first chapter of the Earlier Rule, St. Francis of Assisi tells us that the foundation of this Rule is the Gospel of...
The Earlier Rule of St. Francis of Assisi
Dear Franciscans all over the world and supporters of Franciscan spirituality, you must surely be asking: why should we reflect today on such an...
Greeting of the Minister General on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, 2023
One day the Gospel was being read in that church about how the Lord sent out his disciples to preach. The holy man...
Southern Italy: Postulancy Year Begins
On September 25, 2023, six men received the Tau Cross as they began their first year of postulancy. The ceremony took place in the...
Cres: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Archbishop Vitale Antonio BOMMARCO
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass, the St. Francis Friary in Cres, Croatia, commemorated what would have been the 100th...
Assisi: Continuing Formation for Friars of Croatia
On September 18-22, 2023, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the Later Rule, some friars from the Province of St. Jerome in...
Croatia: 2023-24 Postulancy Program Begins
On Monday, September 25, 2023, four men began their religious formation with the Province of St. Jerome in Croatia. Three of the candidates entered...