6/13/2023 0 Comments O f m conv![]() The Infinite created the finite, according to various limited participations in His unlimited perfections. Abstaining is a qual- ity of a God who is infinite, unlimited, yet practices limitation in His mercy and justice. Anthony, the mirror, makes us become more attractive-more God-like. ![]() We are attracted to the good, and going to St. Anthony we learn about him, and what we learn is good but the good by the very nature of things attracts us. We approach the great saint and, facing him, we begin to show forth his virtues. The saints share in His love to a greater degree, and through them, He draws us to an even greater love of Himself. All creatures participate in His goodness. God has gentle ways and effective means of drawing us to Himself. He is called a mirror because he intercedes for us even if we are not the beauties we should be. Anthony makes up for many of our blemishes and his heavenly handsomeness supplies for our worldly ugliness. God just doesn't refuse to answer any prayer that has the stamp, the image of the Saint of Padua. He is a mirror because we go up to him and his reflection on us reassures us that our prayers will be heard. Anthony to ask for something, we should get a good look at him. Neglect it we dare not, because it would he such a waste, a potential unrealized. There is an aspect of the practicality of devotion to St. Anthony might be, in part, clue to his effects. After all, Christ Himself said, 'By their fruits you shall know them. This drive to see results, to count productions, carries over into our spiritual life, and we are not too wrong. What can it produce? What do we get out of it? It might be true that other people are interested in the 'who of a person or thing, but basically we are pragmatic, utilitarian. The antics and marriages of royalty do interest us, but our main interest is not so much who does what but what he or she does. Julie a question.We are notoriously a practical people. In their stories you will find pieces of your own which will help you to discern and know which Franciscan community feels most at home to you. ![]() Can you see yourself in their shoes or sandals? I also encourage you to read and experience more of the lives of Francis and Clare and other Franciscan saints and holy people. So what’s a person to do if they are attracted to the Franciscan way of life? My best advice is to get out there and explore different communities, meet friars, sisters, or nuns, and allow yourself to envision your life with them. Within the above orders, you will find even more diversity of customs and traditions unique to each individual Franciscan community. The third order of Franciscans is diverse, comprising religious Franciscans (Third Order Regular), who profess public vows and live in community, and lay Franciscans (Secular Franciscan Order), single and married men and women who live a Franciscan lifestyle in their own situations and lives. The second order of Franciscans are the Poor Clare nuns, communities of contemplative women founded by or in the spirit of Saint Clare of Assisi along with her good friend Francis. Cap.) were a reform of Franciscanism in the 16th century spearheaded by Friar Matteo da Bascio who felt called to go back to a more rigorous way of Franciscan life that he saw in Saint Francis. These friars ministered and lived together in houses (or “convents”) among the people. Conventuals were friars who felt called to follow Francis by serving people in urban areas. The Observants were friars who typically lived in hermitages tucked into the mountains. Conv.) were the Franciscans of Francis’s day and later to this day. The Observants (O.F.M.) and the Conventuals (O.F.M. The first is the Order of Friars Minor which is comprised of the Observants, the Conventuals, and the Capuchins. The main categories of Franciscans are the three orders: While there’s no way to cover all aspects of Franciscanism, we can make some general distinctions. In addition many people have incorporated the spirit and values of Franciscan spirituality into their own ways of life. Over the years many Franciscan religious communities have emerged within Catholicism and beyond. The Franciscans have a long history in the church, beginning with the lives of Saint Francis of Assisi (d. What are the differences between the several kinds of Franciscans? -Nicholas M. ![]() Why are there different kinds of Franciscans?
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