Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I have put together a program for the Newly Professed that you may like to use and I hope it will be helpful. I am always available for anyone who may have questions 732 408 6653 or perfectjoy112@gmail.com
A PROGRAM FOR NEWLY PROFESSED
This program for the Newly Professed is advocated by a mystagogia-type in the General Constitutions (Article 44.2) and the Guidelines for Initial Formation in the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States. (Chapter 3 F2.a.page 28) This phase gives the newly professed an opportunity to delve more deeply into the mysteries of Franciscan spirituality and to make the conversion process an integral part of their daily lives. The program begins with a theme, followed by an article of the Rule, a scripture reference, reflective silence, a Presentation, a Francis experience, keeping a journal, sharing and prayer. The text will be “To Live as Francis Lived.”
THEME: HUMILITY THE TWIN OF PROVERTY “TO LIVE as FRANCIS LIVED” CHAPTER 18
ARTICLE 12 Witnessing yet to the good yet to come and obliged to acquire purity of heart because of the vocation they have embraced, they should set themselves free to love God and their brothers and sisters.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:3 and John 15:5
Reflective Silence: quiet reflection on the passages selected.
Presentation: A presentation on Franciscan humility the twin of Poverty page 69-70
Francis experience: Read page 71 in text The Humility of Saint Francis
Journaling: Write about what St. Francis’ experience means to you.
Questions for Reflection: What is humility? What words best describe the ingredients of humility?
Discussion: Application in Daily Life, What saying of Saint Francis on humility has the most impact?
PRAYER: “Of myself I can do nothing.” I praise you and thank you, my Creator, for what you choose to do in and through me. Amen
Love and Peace,
Rosie
