Pax et bonum...
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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2009 Profession
The Glory of the Most High Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order seeks to help lay people and secular priests and deacons live out their Franciscan vocations through prayer, community, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
Who are the Secular Franciscans?
The Secular Franciscan Order belongs to the Franciscan Family and is "formed by the organic union of all the Catholic fraternities. We, the members are moved by the Holy Spirit and commit ourselves through profession to live the Gospel after the manner of St. Francis in our secular state following the Rule approved by the Church" ( Const. 1,3).
"The rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.... We devote ourselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel." ( Rule Article 4).
"The rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.... We devote ourselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel." ( Rule Article 4).
Glory of the Most High Profession
Profession 2016
Glory of the Most High OFS Profession
2009 Profession
Fraternity Dates
- April 2 - Fraternity Gathering, 1-3 p.m. St. Padre Pio Chapel
- May 7 - Fraternity Gathering, 1-3 p.m. St. Padre Pio Chapel
Franciscan dates
- March 18 – Saint Salvator of Horta, I Order
- March 20 - Blessed John of Parma, I Order
- March 22 – Saint Benvenute of Osima, I Order, III Order
- March 23 – Saint Catherine of Genoa
- March 30 – Saint Peter Regaldo, I Order
- April 2 – Blessed Elisabeth Vendramini, III Order
- April 3 – Saint Benedict the Moor, I Order
- April 6 - Saint Crescentia Hoss, III Order
- April 16 - Saint Bernadette Soubirious, cord-bearer of St. Francis
- April 16 – Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, cord-bearer of St. Francis
- April 21 – Saint Conrad of Parham, I Order
Glad to see you are posting!
ReplyDeleteThe picture goes with the label and the Post, and it did come from our Franciscan community picnic, but it wasn't the picture intended for that Post! Still learning. Also, another earlier Post seems to have disappeared. I found it elsewhere, and here it is, with its original date a couple of days ago:
ReplyDelete"The Franciscan Brothers and Sisters of Penance of the Glory of the Most High -- a community of men and women in what was originally called the 'Third Order' -- is a living presence of the love of God in the world. We carry on the ministry of our esteemed founder, whose greatness in shaping world history is concealed in his 'littleness,' often being referred to as 'the Little Poor Man of Assisi.' In the footsteps of St. Francis -- who walked in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus -- we walk and work and serve and play and pray in the greater Rochester, NY region of a world that is intended to reflect the Kingdom of the Most High. May this blog contribute to the revelation of that Kingdom! == MFL,sfo"
...and here's another "test Post":
June 12, 2010 3:49 PM
MFL. said...
Pax et Bonum! -- MFL, sfo
June 12, 2010 7:06 PM
MFL, sfo said...
ReplyDeleteWhat a courageous hero of the Franciscan Third Order is our noble St. Thomas Moore! He sets a high standard for those of us who follow in this long procession of Franciscan role models spanning the globe and eight centuries, these men, women, and youths from every station of life, giving themselves to the service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the pattern of our Seraphic Father. May we be worthy of the invitation to join in this procession, this Introit to the great wedding banquet of the Lamb, where our founder watches and waits for us with hope, encouragement, and anticipation! -- MFL, sfo