Franciscan Charism Assisi Assisi Rome Francis of Assisi

Franciscan Charism

Assisi

Assisi Rome

Francis of Assisi ¡ Francis was born in 1181/1182. ¡ His father was a merchant. ¡ Giovanni (John) Francesco. ¡ Leader of youth.

Historical Background ¡ Knighthood was the highest and noblest calling in feudal secular society. ¡ 1202 Assisi and its neighbour Perugia were at breaking point for war. ¡ Francis joined the troop from Assisi. They were defeated. Francis was captured. ¡ He was released because of severe illness.

¡ After he recovered he lost interest in nature which he used to enjoy. ¡ He joined a troop again.

¡ "Why do you follow the servant, and not to the Lord on whom that depends? “. ¡ He looked for solitude, he prayed in forests, and in a cave.

“Francis, go rebuild my Church, as you see, it is all being ruined. ”

¡ Francis strips himself of his clothing before the bishop. ¡ “Peter Bernardone is no longer my father. From now on I can say with complete freedom, 'Our Father who art in heaven. '"

Mission ¡ Feast day of St Matthias. ¡ “This is what I want. This is what I seek, this is what I desire with all my heart. ” ¡ Preaching and carrying nothing. ¡ Faith in the Church.

Francis received the Stigmata

The place where Francis died.

Franciscan Charism ¡ Brotherhood: Brothers are a gift given by God. Service for each other. Brother of all creatures.

Canticle of Sun Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings. To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name. Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour, Of You, Most High, he bears the likeness. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, And fair and stormy, all weather's moods, by which You cherish all that You have made. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, So useful, humble, precious and pure. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. Praise be You, my Lord, through those who grant pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial. Blessed are those who endure in peace, By You, Most High, they will be crowned. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Death, from whom no-one living can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will. No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks, And serve Him with great humility

Franciscan Charism ¡ Peace: Preaches to the birds. Tames a wolf. Solves the conflict between mayor and bishop. Patron of those who work for ecology.

Franciscan Charism ¡ Poverty. ¡ Minority.

Clare of Assisi

Franciscan Charism ¡ Secular Franciscans: Brothers and Sisters of Penance. They are a true order. Two types of third order: ¡Third Order Secular. ¡Third Order Regular. Living the Gospel message.