{"id":89622,"date":"2025-10-22T13:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/corso-di-formazione-francescana-2025-per-la-falc-camminando-con-san-francesco-dassisi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:39:48","slug":"corso-di-formazione-francescana-2025-per-la-falc-camminando-con-san-francesco-dassisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/en\/corso-di-formazione-francescana-2025-per-la-falc-camminando-con-san-francesco-dassisi\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 FALC Franciscan Formation Course: Walking with St. Francis of Assisi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between September 30 and October 1, 2025, friars from the Federaci\u00f3n Am\u00e9rica Latina Conventuales (FALC) began arriving in Italy in order to participate in the Franciscan Formation Course in Assisi. The participating friars came from Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, and Venezuela. The course was sponsored by the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. It was an event full of grace and fraternity, and an opportunity to rediscover the Order\u2019s original charism and spirituality.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eighteen friars participated, namely, Friars Narciso Eusebio MAMANI PANIAGUA and Ramiro MEZA from the Provincial Custody of St. Francis in Bolivia; Friar Alessandro RODRIGUES DA SILVA from the Provincial Custody of St. Bonaventure in Brazil (Maranh\u00e3o); Friars Marcelo Dos Santos SILVA and Michel Alves Dos SANTOS from the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro);
\nFriars Afonso Rosa DOMINGOS and Alexandre DOMICIANO DA SILVA from the Province of St. Francis in Brazil (S\u00e3o Paulo); Friar Hoslan Alencar GUEDES LIMA from the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in Brazil (Brasilia); Friars Ronaldo Francisco CRUZ GONZ\u00c1LEZ and Miguel Argelio BUSTILLOS PADILLA from the Provincial Custody of Mary, Mother of Mercy in Central America; Friars Fabi\u00e1n Esteban ARRIETA BOTERO and Daniel Andr\u00e9s BOH\u00d3RQUEZ GALVIS from the Provincial Custody of St. Francis of Assisi in Colombia; Friars No\u00e9 CH\u00c1VEZ RAM\u00cdREZ and Lorenzo ROJAS GUTI\u00c9RREZ from the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico; Friar Carlos David JARA VERA from the Provincial Delegation in Paraguay; Friar Elvio Sa\u00fal CABELLO CORZO from the Provincial Delegation in Peru; and Friars Deiby Antonio VERGARA PALENCIA and Carlo Manuel P\u00c1RRAGA MART\u00cdNEZ from the Provincial Custody of Our Lady of Coromoto in Venezuela.
\nThe meeting was coordinated by Friars Jes\u00fas E. CEBALLOS BENAVIDES from the Provincial Delegation in Ecuador and Rog\u00e9rio PEREIRA XAVIER, the Assistant General for the FALC Federation. On October 2-25, the participants were fraternally accommodated at the Franciscanum<\/em> in Assisi, where they undertook three intensive weeks of spirituality, formation, and fraternal communion.
\nAt the beginning of the course, the friars celebrated the Transitus and the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi. These celebrations were marked by deep emotion and ecclesial communion. The participants observed the tireless witness of the friars of the Basilica of St. Francis, who zealously and dedicatedly welcome thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. These opening events gave the participants fresh zeal for their vocation and for the gift of fraternity.<\/p>\n

Formation and Contemplation: The Heart of the Journey
\n<\/em>The second week of the course featured Friar Marcos Alejandro QUESADA NAVARRO. He gave a profound reflection on the \u201cWritings of St. Francis<\/em>.\u201d He led the participants into a deeper contemplation of the mystery surrounding the life of St. Francis, revealing new nuances of his radical dedication to the Gospel and his love for Christ.
\nIn the third week, the friars visited significant places in the life and mission of St. Francis, namely, Spoleto, San Damiano, Rivotorto, the Porziuncola, Foligno, Fonte Colombo, Greccio, the Hermitage of the Carceri, Gubbio, and Mount La Verna. They also rediscovered the city of Assisi itself, whose spirituality was felt in every stone, street, and church. Notable events during the week included Mass at the tomb of St. Francis and Mass at the Porziuncola. Both Masses were characterized by profound communion and gratitude.<\/p>\n

An Experience in the Heart of Assisi
\n<\/em>During their stay at the Franciscanum<\/em>, the friars immersed themselves in the daily spiritual life of Assisi, breathing in the Franciscan atmosphere each day. Highlights included visits to the Library and Archives of the Sacred Convent and the exhibition: \u201cLaudato sie! Nature and Science: The Cultural Legacy of Brother Francis,\u201d<\/em> led by Friar Carlo Maria BOTTERO. The participants got to explore the Order\u2019s historical documents, such as papal bulls, legislative and spiritual texts, and other treasures that recount centuries of history, which the friars have carefully preserved.<\/p>\n

Thanks and Appreciation
\n<\/em>The participants thanked the Minister General, Friar Carlos A. TROVARELLI, and the entire Government of the Order, for their fraternal presence, constant support, and communion, which make formation experiences like this possible and strengthen the bonds and charismatic identity of the Franciscan family. They also thanked Friar Rog\u00e9rio PEREIRA XAVIER, the Assistant General for the FALC Federation, for his fraternal guidance, presence and constant support. They thanked the Custody of Assisi and the Franciscanum<\/em> community for their warm welcome and witness of fraternity. Finally, they thanked Friars Jes\u00fas E. CEBALLOS BENAVIDES and Raimundo Valdo NOGUEIRA for the organization and logistics of the course.
\nThe friars returned to their Jurisdictions, their hearts ablaze with the joy of the Gospel and the desire to live the Franciscan charism with renewed vigor, inspired by the one who turned simplicity into a path to holiness: St. Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n

Friar Fabi\u00e1n Esteban ARRIETA BOTERO
\nFriar Hoslan Alencar GUEDES LIMA<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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