FS #64: Man in Franciscan Spirituality, Part 10 – Feb 13 – Homily – Fr Terrance
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Fr Terrance re-presents the homily that he gave on Feb 13, 2024, since there was a technical problem with the recording that day. He focuses once again on the Franciscan view of the nature of a person, but this time on how we have a natural inclination towards the supernatural, facilitated by God's grace, emphasizing our innate desire for eternal union with God. This continues his series and the subsection, "Man in Franciscan Spirituality," humanity's role in God's plan.
He discusses the relationship between nature and grace in Franciscan spirituality, highlighting how human nature is created to be elevated by God's grace towards a supernatural life. He referenced St. Bonaventure's view that man is naturally inclined to transcend himself through contemplation and love, and God's grace is essential for attaining supernatural life. Franciscan thought emphasizes that human nature, being made in God's image, has an intrinsic orientation towards grace, rooted in the concept of obediential power. This capacity allows humans, with divine assistance, to achieve a state beyond their natural abilities. St. Thomas Aquinas and Blessed John Duns Scotus were cited to underline the natural human desire for ultimate perfection and eternal blessedness, a desire that can only be fulfilled through God's grace. Father concluded by urging us to seek Our Lady's intercession to align with God's perfecting plan for us.
00:00 - Introduction and Franciscan Spirituality Overview
00:53 - The Concept of Supernatural Destiny in Human Life
02:43 - Human Orientation Towards Grace: A Franciscan Insight
03:04 - Understanding Obediential Power in Spiritual Life
05:24 - The Innate Human Desire for God and Eternal Happiness
07:01 - Grace and Nature: The Pathway to Supernatural Fulfillment
07:33 - The Role of Grace in Elevating Human Nature
08:29 - Closing Reflection: Embracing Our Supernatural Calling
This is a continuation of his series of homilies on Franciscan Spirituality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNN151zTIO4&list=PLejh_e0-LN4xgMllKrzSasL2Hljd5BHom
and the subsection "Man in Franciscan Spirituality."
The material for this series comes primarily from Ciccarelli, Marciano M., "I capisaldi della spiritualità francescana" in Italian, which translates as "The Cornerstones of Franciscan Spirituality." No English translations of this book exist at the time of this recording.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Tuesday 6th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021324.cfm
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