Pray like a Franciscan: A Four-Fold Pattern of Prayer for an Enhanced Prayer Life
With the onset of fall, there is plenty of excitement here at the Order of Sts. Francis and Clare as we prepare for the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th. It will undoubtedly include the Transitus , typically held on the eve of his Feast Day. The Transitus is an annual Franciscan devotion remembering Francis’ passing from this life into the Reign of God. In addition, on October 6 th , the Sunday following the Feast Day, along with one or more church communities here in Charlotte, NC, the Order will participate in Pet Blessing of the Animals. While Francis of Assisi is well known for his love of all creatures great and small, his influence on Franciscans around the world is his vow to be humbly Christ-like in all things: his discipline, his spirituality, and especially his prayer life. For centuries Franciscans have embraced a four-fold pattern of prayer that enables them to partner with Chr...
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