This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
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This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
In this episode of our Podcast, we explore the topic of prayer and its significance in our relationship with God. Prayer is our response to God's invitation to relationship, and it starts with a subtle desire or ability to see things differently and reach out to a higher power. We will delve into the different ways prayer can manifest itself in our lives, and how it can deepen our connection with God. We will take a look at the prayer life of Saint Francis, and how it evolved from dreams and visions to becoming a constant companion. We will also explore the concept of colloquy or conversation as a form of prayer, and how it can help us stay centered in Christ and aware of his constant companionship. We will also discuss the importance of taking regular time to be with our dearest friend, Jesus, and how it is vital to know God intimately. If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of prayer and its role in our spiritual journey, tune in to this episode of our Podcast.
This episode is a reading of Chapter 4 – Personal Prayer from the book “Forming The Life Of A Franciscan” which you can download by clicking here.
The chapter is read by Janet Fedders, TSSF.
Intro and Outro music by Ketsa – I hope you know https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/1000/i-hope-you-know/
Forming The Life Of A Franciscan
This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
