Secular Franciscan Order

I was professed as a Secular Franciscan October 4, 2007. Thanks to Steve Silvia for encouraging me to put this video/blog up, to tell people why I became a Secular Franciscan

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[DuncanDonuts3]

Shame that more Christians don't have the education to fully understand the importance of the Saints to their own lives. It is very likely that they wouldn't posses Christianity at all right now if it wern't for the Love, Obedience and Grace of men like St Francis who, instead of abandoning the Church for her shortcomings, obeyed Christ to remain ever obediant to the Church which He

founded upon earth. This to me is the centerpiece of Franciscanism, that

despite the shortcomings of the Church..

[mapollo]

@DuncanDonuts3

Wise observations! Francis was indeed a rebel in his own time...and over 800 years later he continues to be. He sought change, but from within. How did he do that? I think a line often attributed to him said it best.."Preach the Gospel always, and if necessary use words"

:)

Pace e bene

[thebaroneswife]

What better role model than St. Francis! God bless you for your decision. (That is one loud clock in the background!)

[mapollo]

thebaroneswife...

thanks. It is loud, come to think of it! I think that perhaps the clock (a cuckoo clock at that) may be a reminder that we have very little time on this earth ;)

[jimmyedwin]

wow, I just read most of the 115 comments below and must commend you on your incredible patience and humility in the face of some rather intense conversation. Good job.

My favourite comment from you was: "I am a poor example, probably the most fault ridden Franciscan I know" Proof to me that you are truly Franciscan.

I am currently in the inquiry stage and am preparing for candidacy (in your Region I might add). I pray that I am granted the same peace you have been blessed with.

[mapollo]

You are in Trillium? Wonderful.

Thanks for your comment, but I should add I am still a poor example. And you will be attacked (as per the comments on the video), because even today Franciscans are seen as rebels. Yet I take solace in the words of Francis who began the day by saying "let us begin again, for until know we have done nothing"

May the Holy Spirit gently guide on the path which God has laid out for you. Surrender to His will.

Pax et Bonum.

Marzio

[BigDink57]

Christian3269: Grow up.

[adecker14]

A much, much belated congratulations! I hope all is well with you today! I very much enjoyed your video.

[DuncanDonuts3]

@mapollo Pace e bene

[TheOrlandoCatholic]

Christians should not offend Christ by turning on one another...none of us has the full understanding of the faith we have been given as grace.

However, the ONLY way one can speak ill of St. Francis, Maximillian Kolbe, Anthony of Padua, Padre Pio, etc,. is by never having met them through reading about their lives in Christ. Wonderful friends of God who knew, loved and served the Lord God faithfully...& we try to learn our best.

The Peace of the Prince of Peace be with all.

Pax Christi...

[TheOrlandoCatholic]

I have been discerning a vocation to the Secular Franciscans for years now.

RE: Different Christian traditions, once the disciples came to Jesus to tell Him that others, who were not of their group, were preaching and exorcising in His name, should they tell them not to? And Jesus said, leave them alone for no one can do things in MY NAME and then turn on me.

AND, we ALL follow the 10 Mosaic Commandments, and #8 says to not bear false witness against another with the intent to harm...

[auntbecky]

@delitemyheart In think you're wrong because he and Francis are following Jesus example and i am afraid you have no idea what that is.

[delitemyheart]

I am not full of hate. And i dont have any enemies!!!