The life of the Trinity as presented in the OFS Rule.
God is not a solitary God, haughty and distant, always the "judge." The Rule shows us "God-in-Family," "God-Communion of Persons,'' in their own relationships, in their action with people, hence a God near to them, God-Emmanuel, God-with-us.
The FATHER is LOVE. He gives us his own Son (SFO Rule, #4). He is mercy in the face of our weakness; he gives us the grace of strength (#7). In every person, the Father sees the features of his Son (#13). The Father calls all people to build a more fraternal and evangelical world which proclaims his kingdom (#14), and all creation bears the imprint of the Most High (#18).
The SON JESUS CHRIST is the GIFT of the Father, and becomes for all people the WAY to the Father, their LIFE, their TRUTH. Therefore, Christ must be the inspiration and center of their life (#4). Christ has risen and lives and works in our brothers and sisters (#5). He makes us members of his Body, the Church (#6).
The HOLY SPIRIT is TRUTH and opens the Rule. Already the first line speaks of the Spirit's action. The Holy Spirit gives rise to spiritual families in the Church (#1); calls the faithful to follow Christ (#1); prompts them to strive for the perfection of charity (#2); and introduces them to the Truth (#4).
[Guidelines for Initial Formation p. 39]
Questions for discussion or to answer in your journal
+ Read the articles of the Rule mentioned above. How do they apply to your life as a Secular Franciscan?
+ Give some examples of Francis’s devotion to the Trinity in his writings and in how he prayed. (To read the writings of St. Francis visit: https://franciscantradition.
+ How does your life demonstrate a devotion to the Blessed Trinity?
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