FS 112 – The Fruits, Part 3 – Mar 04 – Homily – Fr Terrance
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Father praises Jesus and Mary, presenting St. Francis as a model of interior freedom in Franciscan spirituality. He describes Francis’ struggle against himself, echoing Romans 7: 23 where Paul battles inner conflict, as Francis dismantled the “old man” (Ephesians 4: 22) and built the “new man” (Ephesians 4: 24) through grace. His harmony of flesh and spirit reflects Galatians 5: 17, achieving true liberty (James 1: 25). Father ties Francis’ poverty—rooted in Matthew 19: 21—to freedom from egoism, aligning with CCC 1742 where freedom perfects in God’s grace. Francis’ mission, guided by John 6: 38, made him independent, refusing human respect (Galatians 1: 10). Father concludes by urging us to treasure Jesus (Matthew 6: 21) and seek Mary’s intercession (John 2: 5), embodying freedom through God’s will.
For Further Reading
Romans 7: 23 - NAB - Inner conflict of flesh and spirit - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/7?23
Ephesians 4: 22-24 - NAB - Put off old self, renew in Christ - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/4?22
Galatians 5: 17 - NAB - Spirit versus flesh desires - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/5?17
Matthew 19: 21 - NAB - Sell all and follow Jesus - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/19?21
John 6: 38 - NAB - Doing the Father’s will - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?38
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1742 - Freedom and God’s Grace - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a3.htm#1742
This is a continuation of his series on Franciscan spirituality and the subsection, "The Fruits," explaining 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.
00:00 – Introduction
00:13 – St. Francis and Interior Freedom
00:42 – St. Francis as a Spiritual Warrior
01:17 – The Struggle Against Oneself
02:39 – Mastering Passions for True Freedom
03:39 – Independence from Social Norms
05:17 – Humility and Strength in Freedom
06:33 – Seeking True Freedom in God
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Casimir - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=33
Readings: Tuesday 8th Week of Ordinary Time - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/030425.cfm
1st: sir 35:1-12
Resp: psa 50:5-8, 14, 23
Gsp: mar 10:28-31
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1041&r=1402
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