FS 110 – The Fruits, Part 1 – Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Terrance
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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Feb 19, 2025, on how
Father Ciccarelli explores interior freedom as one of four spiritual fruits of Franciscan spirituality, emphasizing that true liberty comes through adherence to divine truth and mastery over oneself.
Father begins by introducing Father Ciccarelli's teachings on the four fruits of Franciscan spirituality, drawing from the biblical parable of the sower in "Matthew 13". He explains how these spiritual fruits mature through the union of human effort and divine grace, referencing "1 Corinthians 15: 41" to illustrate how each soul produces unique spiritual fruits. Father emphasizes that true interior freedom, the first fruit, is a characteristic of God's children. He contrasts worldly misconceptions of freedom with authentic spiritual liberty, citing "John 8: 32" where Jesus promises that truth brings freedom, and "John 8: 34" which warns that sin enslaves. He references "Matthew 19: 17" and "Matthew 19: 21" to show how Jesus offered clear choices for spiritual freedom, and cites "Matthew 11: 12" to acknowledge the effort required in achieving this liberty. This teaching aligns with CCC 1731, which discusses authentic freedom, and CCC 1733, which explores the relationship between freedom and responsibility.
For Further Reading:
Matthew 13 - NAB - Parable of the Sower - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13
John 8: 32-34 - NAB - Truth and Freedom - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/8?31
Matthew 19: 17-21 - NAB - Rich Young Man - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/19?15
1 Corinthians 15: 41 - NAB - Resurrection Glory - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/15?35
Catechism References:
CCC 1731-1738 - Freedom and Responsibility - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a3.htm
CCC 1742-1748 - Freedom and Grace - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a3.htm#1742
CCC 786-788 - The Spirit and Freedom - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p3.htm
00:00 – Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality
00:24 – Mystical Union with God
00:46 – The Four Franciscan Fruits
02:03 – Unique Fruits of Each Soul
02:29 – Understanding Interior Freedom
03:23 – True Liberty Through Christ
04:26 – The Gospel’s Path to Freedom
05:34 – Seeking Freedom Through Mary
This is a continuation of his series on Franciscan spirituality, and starting a new subsection, "The Fruits," explaining how the four fruits of Franciscan spirituality: interior freedom, holy simplicity, perfect joy, and the works of the apostolate. - Play List - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNN151zTIO4&list=PLejh_e0-LN4xgMllKrzSasL2Hljd5BHom . 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: Wednesday 6th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021925.cfm
1st: gen 8:6-13, 20-22
Resp: psa 116:12-15, 18-19
Gsp: mar 8:22-26
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1391
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