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“We must have a clear vision about
our identity. It is much more
important to have a very clear
knowledge on who we are, than to
know what we are to do. Our
identity is whom God wants us to
see. Without knowing who we are
we will never know what we shall
do, “
Tibor Kauser CIOFS Minister
General
Address to the OFS on Pentecost,
2017
Praised be You, my Lord,
through our Sister Bodily
Death,
from whom no one living can
escape.
Woe to those who die in
mortal sin.
Blessed are those whom
death will find in Your most
holy will,
for the second death shall do
them no harm.
What did I promise “TO BE” when I made my profession?
What am I “BE-COMING during my on going pilgrimage?
Where am I on my journey from San Damiano to La Verna?
What does the Rite of Profession say about who I am and
where I am called to go?
The words we use are important
The Rite of Profession has at least 29 adjectives / descriptors of what is a
Secular Franciscan
Community Gift of grace
Consecrated Permanently committed
Strengthened for the journey Convicted
Called United in prayer
Confirmed by the Holy Spirit Witness
Faithful United more intimately to the Church
Missionary Visible sign of the Church
Pledged to the fraternity United in Christ
Servant Secular state of life
Observant to the rule A cause of Joy and Hope
Filled with heavenly blessings Continually encountering Christ
Conformed to Christ Brother / Sister of Penance
Light of Christ Life of Praise
Eucharistic Re-Builder of the Church
A Gift to the Church
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