Formation Friday August 30, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions #5
Please share with your local fraternity (en español abajo) Korean translation attached in separate PDF.Frequently Asked Questions answered by our General Constitutions (GC): For the next several weeks we will take a look at some questions given in the 2010 edition of the Handbook for Servant Leadership. The same questions often arise on our councils and in our fraternities. Becoming familiar with the Constitutions is very helpful in addressing issues that arise in fraternities at all levels. For the complete, latest translation of the entire document, visit: https://ciofs.info/library/official-documents/ or https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/the-general-constitutions-of-the-secular-franciscan-order-2000/
+ What are the guidelines for ongoing formation? [GC Article 44]
1. Begun by the preceding stages, the formation of the brothers and sisters takes place in a permanent and continuous way. It should be understood as an aid in the conversion of each and everyone, and in the fulfilment of their proper mission in the Church and in society.
2. The Fraternity has the duty to give special attention to the formation of the newly professed and of the temporarily professed, to help them become more mature in their vocation and develop a true sense of belonging.
3. Permanent (ongoing) formation – accomplished by means of courses, gatherings, and the sharing of experience – aims to assist the brothers and sisters:
– Rule 4. in listening to and meditating on the Word of God, “going from Gospel to life and from life to Gospel”;
– in reflecting on events in the Church and in society in the light of faith and with the help of the documents of the Magisterium consequently taking consistent positions;
– in updating and deepening their Franciscan vocation by studying the writings of Saint Francis, Saint Clare and Franciscan authors.
After reading Article 44, please discuss the following with your fraternity members.
44.1- Describe the ongoing formation portion of your fraternity gatherings.
–How does the formation at your gatherings help you to grow as a Secular Franciscan?
–What suggestions would you make to your formator and council about the topics discussed at your gatherings?
–How does your fraternity’s ongoing formation aid in your daily conversion?
–How does it help you to work toward your “mission in the Church and in society?”
44.2 How does your fraternity assist the newly professed to become more mature in their vocation and develop a true sense of belonging?
–Is there a special program for the newly professed in your fraternity?
–If you are newly professed, what would you suggest to your formator and council that would help you strengthen your vocation?
44.3 This section mentions courses, gatherings, and sharing of experiences. These experiences would not necessarily take place at the local gatherings.
–Discuss some possibilities where we can participate in these opportunities.
–How would you find out about them? (Even if your formator and council do not advertise opportunities.)
–Does your fraternity read together and discuss Sacred Scripture? How could this be incorporated into the gatherings?
This section also makes important suggestions about documents and writings that would be important to study together. (Documents of the Magesterium and the writings of Francis and Clare.) You can find Church documents here: http://www.educatio.va/content/cec/en/documents/papal-documents-and-Magisterium-of-the-Church.html
–A treasure trove of the writings of Francis and Clare (and other authors of the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition) can be found here: https://digitalcollections.franciscantradition.org/
Formación 30 agosto, 2024 (Compartir con su fraternidad local.) Preguntas frecuentes #5
Preguntas Frecuentes Respondidas por nuestras Constituciones Generales (CG): Durante las próximas semanas echaremos un vistazo a algunas preguntas dadas en la edición 2010 del Manual para el Liderazgo de Servicio. Las mismas preguntas surgen a menudo en nuestros consejos y en nuestras fraternidades. Familiarizarse con las Constituciones es muy útil para abordar los problemas que surgen en las fraternidades a todos los niveles. Para obtener la traducción completa y más reciente del documento completo, visite: https://ciofs.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ES-Constituciones-generales-OFS-s.pdf
+¿Cuáles son las directrices para la formación permanente? [CCGG Artículo 44]
1. Iniciada en las etapas precedentes, la formación de los hermanos se realiza de modo permanente y continuo. Es una ayuda para la conversión de todos y cada uno30 y para el cumplimiento de la propia misión en la Iglesia y en la sociedad.
2. La Fraternidad tiene el deber de dedicar especial atención a la formación de los neoprofesos y de los profesos temporales, para ayudarles a madurar su vocación y arraigar el sentido de pertenencia.
3. La formación permanente, también mediante cursos, encuentros, intercambio de experiencias, tiene como finalidad ayudar a todos los hermanos:
– Regla 4. a escuchar y meditar la Palabra de Dios, “pasando del Evangelio a la vida y de la vida al Evangelio”;
– a reflexionar, iluminados por la fe y ayudados por los documentos del Magisterio, sobre los acontecimientos de la Iglesia y de la sociedad, tomando consiguientemente posiciones coherentes;
– a actualizar y profundizar la vocación franciscana estudiando los escritos de San Francisco, Santa Clara y otros autores franciscanos.
Después de leer el Artículo 44, por favor discuta lo siguiente con los miembros de su fraternidad.
44.1- Describa la formación permanente ofrecida en los encuentros de su fraternidad.
–¿Cómo le ayuda a crecer como franciscano seglar esta formación permanente?
–¿Qué sugerencias haría a su formador y consejo sobre los temas discutidos en sus encuentros?
–¿Cómo ayuda la formación permanente ofrecida por su fraternidad en su conversión diaria?
–¿Cómo le ayuda a trabajar en su “misión en la Iglesia y en la sociedad”?
44.2 ¿Cómo ayuda su fraternidad a los nuevos profesos a “madurar en su vocación y a desarrollar un verdadero sentido de pertenencia”?
–¿Hay un programa especial para los nuevos profesos de su fraternidad?
–Si usted es recién profeso/a, ¿qué sugeriría a su formador y consejo que le ayudaría a fortalecer su vocación?
44.3 En esta sección se mencionan cursos, encuentros e intercambio de experiencias. Estas experiencias no necesariamente tendrían lugar en las reuniones locales.
–Discuta algunas posibilidades en las que podemos participar en estas oportunidades.
–¿Cómo se enteraría de ellos? (Incluso si su formador y consejo no anuncian oportunidades).
–¿Lee y discute juntos su fraternidad las Sagradas Escrituras? ¿Cómo se podría incorporar esta práctica en los encuentros?
En esta sección también se hacen sugerencias importantes sobre documentos y escritos que sería importante estudiar juntos. (Documentos del Magisterio y los escritos de Francisco y Clara.)
Aquí encontrarán recursos:
Documentos de la Iglesia: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/doc_doc_index_sp.htmY https://www.vatican.va/offices/papal_docs_list_sp.html
Los escritos de Francisco y Clara en español: https://www.franciscanos.org/frandp/menup.html
Diane F. Menditto, OFSVice Minister, National Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order USAListen – Discern – Go Forth National Theme 2022-2025
Be Love to Young People
(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Summer 2024 Digital Issue #112 pg 6)
by Kathleen Molaro, OFS National FY/YA Animator
“Love isn’t something we feel, it’s something we do.” We’ve all heard this quote time and time again, but what does it really mean? It simply means we can’t just talk about loving one another. Our actions, words, and intentions need to express love genuinely and concretely.
That’s not easy to do when we speak of loving our younger generation. Not because we don’t have hearts for young people, but because it’s difficult to love them if they’re not in our presence. If there aren’t younger Catholics in our midst—how can we show them we love them?
Jesus ministered to many people. Some approached him on their own volition. They had heard rumors of his healing power. They were inspired by his words when he preached, or curious about this man who was gaining so much attention. Young people won’t hear about Franciscan spirituality or a gospel life if we are hidden away in our fraternities. We need to be visible witnesses of God’s love which will inspire them to follow our lead.
However, Jesus also sought people out. He approached the woman at the well. He spotted Zacheus in the tree and approached him. He walked with his disciples on their way to Emmaus. In imitating Jesus, we’re encouraged to seek young people. There are creative and life-giving ways to meet them where they are and immerse ourselves into their lives.
Once we’ve found them (or they’ve found us), how can we “be love?” Paul tells the Church in Ephesus, “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.” (Eph.5 1-2)
God loves everyone. He doesn’t pick and choose whom to love. He chooses us all, even when we are unlovable. We must make a conscious choice to live our Rule by “trusting in the presence of the divine seed in everyone and in the transforming power of love and pardon.” (OFS Rule, Art. 19)
As Francis grew in his spirituality, he recognized the need to embrace the leper. The story reminds us that when considering youth, we need to look past the clothing, piercings, or behavior we don’t approve of.
As the commission’s previous Spiritual Assistant, Brother Scott Slattum, OFM, used to say, “Just love them into new life.” Remember, our young people are on a journey. In a non-judgmental and loving way, we can support them and encourage them to strive for holiness.
We “give ourselves up,” not in the drastic way Jesus did on the cross, but every time we step out of our own needs and respond to the needs of others. What is it the young people in your midst need from you? That might take a while to determine, but in the meantime, you can at least give them some attention, even if it’s simply a few moments to listen to their story.
Finally, and probably most importantly, be love out in the world. Our young people are watching. When we love unconditionally with joy and holy purpose, we emanate a radiance that is enticing. Our example serves as an invitation to consider a gospel life, which of course is our ultimate goal.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
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“We have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!” Fr. Christopher presents us with the decisive moments on which our salvation turns. This homily is reprised from 2021.
View and listen to Fr. Christopher’s homily here.
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FORMATION FRIDAY – General Constitution Question #4 – August 23, 2024
Formation Friday August 23, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions #4
Please share with your local fraternity (en español abajo) Korean translation attached in separate PDF.Frequently Asked Questions answered by our General Constitutions (GC): For the next several weeks we will take a look at some questions given in the 2010 edition of the Handbook for Servant Leadership. The same questions often arise on our councils and in our fraternities. Becoming familiar with the Constitutions is very helpful in addressing issues that arise in fraternities at all levels. For the complete, latest translation of the entire document, visit: https://ciofs.info/library/official-documents/ or https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/the-general-constitutions-of-the-secular-franciscan-order-2000/
+ What are the important basics of the time of initial formation? [GC Articles 41 and 43]
Article 41
1. Rule 23. Having completed the time of initial formation, the candidate submits to the Minister of the local Fraternity a request to make his or her profession. Having heard the Teacher of Formation (Formator) and the Spiritual Assistant, the Fraternity Council decides by secret ballot on the admission to profession, and gives its reply to the candidate, and informs the Fraternity.
2. The conditions for Profession or Promise to live the Gospel life are:
– attainment of the age established by the National Statutes; (In the USA 21 years for permanent profession and 18 years for temporary profession.)
– active participation during the time of initial formation for at least one year; (In the USA the time of initial formation [candidacy] is no less than 18 months and no more than 36 months.)
– the consent of the Council of the local Fraternity.
3. Where it is considered necessary to lengthen the time of Initial Formation, it must not be extended to more than a year beyond the time established by the National Statutes. (In the USA no more than 36 months.)
Article 43
The National Statutes establish:
– Rule 23. The minimum age for Profession which, however, may not be less than eighteen years completed. (See 41.2 above.)
– The distinctive sign of belonging to the Order (the “TAU” or other Franciscan symbol). [In the USA the TAU]
(See Formation Friday June 21, 2024 regarding use of the habit.)
After reading Articles 41 and 43, please discuss the following with your fraternity members.
+What portions of Article 41 surprised you?
+What is “active participation” for a candidate? For a professed member?
+Do you wear your TAU every day? Is this important? Why/why not?
+ What are the individual’s and fraternity’s responsibilities and the nature of profession? [Article 42.1, .2 and .4]
1. Profession is the solemn ecclesial act by which the candidate, remembering the call received from Christ, renews the baptismal promises and publicly affirms his or her personal commitment to live the Gospel in the world according to the example of Francis and following the Rule of the OFS.
2. Rule 23. Profession incorporates the candidate into the Order and is by its nature a perpetual commitment. …
4. Profession does not only commit those professed to the Fraternity, but also, at the same time, it commits the Fraternity to take care of the human and religious well-being of the professed.
After reading article 42.1, .2, and .4, please discuss the following questions:
+Please read the Rite of Profession in the Ritual. ( https://ciofs.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EN-OFS-Ritual-s.pdf ) What stands out to you about what you promised at profession? What are the challenges?
+Please explain your personal commitment to fraternity life. Are you satisfied with how you carry this out?
+Give examples of how your fraternity takes care of your human and religious well-being. What suggestions could you offer your council about fulfilling the members’ needs?
Formación 23 agosto, 2024 (Compartir con su fraternidad local.) Preguntas frecuentes #4
Preguntas Frecuentes Respondidas por nuestras Constituciones Generales (CG): Durante las próximas semanas echaremos un vistazo a algunas preguntas dadas en la edición 2010 del Manual para el Liderazgo de Servicio. Las mismas preguntas surgen a menudo en nuestros consejos y en nuestras fraternidades. Familiarizarse con las Constituciones es muy útil para abordar los problemas que surgen en las fraternidades a todos los niveles. Para obtener la traducción completa y más reciente del documento completo, visite: https://ciofs.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ES-Constituciones-generales-OFS-s.pdf
+ ¿Cuáles son los fundamentos importantes del tiempo de la formación inicial? [Artículos 41 y 43 de las CCGG]
Artículo 41
1. Regla 23. El candidato, terminado el tiempo de formación inicial, pedirá ser admitido a la Profesión al Ministro de la Fraternidad local. El Consejo de la Fraternidad, oído el Maestro de la formación y el Asistente, decide, mediante votación secreta, la admisión a la Profesión, y da respuesta al candidato y lo anuncia a la Fraternidad.
2. Las condiciones para la Profesión o Compromiso de vida evangélica son:
– tener la edad establecida por el Estatuto nacional;
– la participación activa en la formación inicial, al menos, durante un año;
– el consentimiento del Consejo de la Fraternidad local.
3. Cuando parezca oportuno prolongar el tiempo de formación inicial, éste no se alargará más de un año sobre el tiempo establecido por el Estatuto nacional.
Artículo 43
Los Estatutos nacionales establecen:
– Regla 23. la edad mínima para la Profesión, que no será, de ninguna manera, inferior a los dieciocho años cumplidos;
– el signo distintivo de pertenencia a la Orden (la “TAU” u otro símbolo franciscano). [En EUA la TAU]
(Vea “Formation Friday” 21 de junio, 2024 en cuanto al uso del hábito.)
Después de leer el Artículo 31 y 43, por favor discuta lo siguiente con los miembros de su fraternidad.
+¿Qué partes del artículo 41 le sorprendieron?
+¿Qué es la “participación activa” para un candidato? ¿Para un miembro profeso?
+¿Usa usted su TAU todos los días? ¿Es esto importante? ¿Por qué sí o por qué no?
+ ¿Cuáles son las responsabilidades del individuo y de la fraternidad y la naturaleza de la profesión? [Artículo 42.1, .2 y .4]
1. La Profesión es el acto eclesial solemne con el que el candidato, recordando la llamada recibida de Cristo, renueva las promesas bautismales y afirma públicamente su compromiso de vivir el Evangelio en el mundo siguiendo el ejemplo de Francisco y según la Regla de la OFS.
2. Regla 23. La Profesión incorpora al candidato a la Orden y es de por sí un compromiso perpetuo. A la Profesión perpetua, por razones pedagógicas objetivas y concretas, puede preceder una Profesión temporal, renovable anualmente. El tiempo total de la Profesión temporal no puede superar los tres años28.
4. La Profesión no compromete únicamente a los profesos con la Fraternidad, sino que del mismo modo compromete a la Fraternidad a procurar su bienestar humano y religioso.
Después de leer el artículo 42.1, .2 y .4, por favor, discuta las siguientes preguntas:
+Por favor, lea el Rito de la Profesión en el Ritual. (https://ciofs.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ES-Ritual-OFS-s.pdf )
¿Qué es lo que más le llama la atención de lo que prometió en la profesión? ¿Cuáles son los desafíos?
+Por favor, explique su compromiso personal con la vida de fraternidad. ¿Está satisfecho con la forma en que lo lleva a cabo?
+Dé ejemplos de cómo su fraternidad cuida de su bienestar humano y religioso. ¿Qué sugerencias podría ofrecer a su consejo para satisfacer las necesidades de los miembros?
Diane F. Menditto, OFSVice Minister, National Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order USAListen – Discern – Go Forth National Theme 2022-2025
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Assumption – Fr. Christopher
We are reprising Fr. Christopher’s homily from 2021 for the Feast of the Assumption, which occurred on a Sunday that year. Father was ordained 48 years ago on August 14th, and celebrated his first Mass on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
View and listen to Fr. Christopher’s homily here.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Assumption – Fr. Christopher