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As you probably read in the prayer request -- a large tree fell on the house our Sisters use at the Friary in Puerto Rico and +Fray Jose has to make the repairs.
This situtation reminded me of two things: (1) +Fray Jose could always use help at the Friary. If you can take off a week and go to Puerto Rico; he will find something useful for you to do. (2) +Fray Jose could always use financial help. If the LORD stirs charity in your heart toward our Friary and +Fray Jose please send a generous offering. Gifts can be made payable to "Hermanos Franciscanos".
Blessings,
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Click on the link below to access a pdf version of the order form for Franciscan Third-Order habits from the Franciscan Province Tailor Shop.
The form I received and scanned was not the absolute best copy to work from, please note the address you send the form to is as follows:
Hermanos Franciscanos
RR #2 Box 6801
Manati, PR 00674
CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER FORM
Please note that Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open this file. If you don't have acrobat reader, you can dowload it free from here: get.adobe.com/reader/ |
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In Part 2, Statue VII of the Rule (Of the Diaspora of the Province) it reads:
- Tertiaries not connected with a Fellowship shall be 'tertiaries-at-large', constituing the Diaspora of a Custodia or Province.
- The Diaspora shall, where possible, be organized as a Fellowship, and some effort made to overcome the isolation and separation of its scattered members, and to introduce a spirit of fellowship among them.
The purpose of our "Sunday night chats" is to make "some effort to overcome the isolation and separation of its scattered members, and to introduce a spirit of fellowship among them".
So far, our meetings have been "busy"; but, Fr. Richard is putting together and agenda for each chatroom meeting to help us "stay on track".
It is the hopes and prayers of all those currently involved that others will join in. If you've lost your "login and password" contact Br. Jon Teegardin and he will give you the information again. If you don't know how to contact Br. Jon, email me at
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and I'll tell you how to contact him.
My prayer for us is that we will abound in the knowledge, understanding and wisdom of Christ. That we will be conformed to His image and carry on His works.
Blessings,
Br. John-David, FOHS
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As many of you know, our new Rule (The Little Book of the Rule) is out of print. It is currently being re-typed and edited. The Little Book of the Rule is divided into three sections (the Rule, the Constitution and the Ceremonies). The re-typing of the first section (the Rule) has been completed (but not edited). However, if you'd like a copy of the first section so you can begin your studies, email me and I'll send you one.
Blessings,
Br. John-David, FOHS |
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The second step in our formation is reading biographies on St. Francis. Fray Jose (our Spiritual Father) recommends we read "The Life of St. Francis" by St. Bonaventure and Thomas de Celano. Both books are available at Amazon.
Another step in our formation is having a "spiritual director". Each one of us should have a qualified person in our life that can help us with spiritual discernment and direction. If you desire a spiritual director and can not find one, please contact Fr. Richard (our Spiritual Director).
Supposedly, St. Francis once told his fellow brothers - "Preach the Gospel and if necessary use words." This is living the Gospel.
Blessings,
Br. John-David, FOHS |
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November 15th, 2008
