Taking Stock #1
As we begin 2021, it is a good time to take stock and to plan our fraternity and personal ongoing formation programs for the year. The OFS National Priority through 2021 is Fraternity Life–Living Fraternal Communion. What a wonderful way to begin the new year by strengthening our commitment to fraternal life both in the Order and in the world.
Below you will find links to resources regarding fraternity life, Fratelli Tutti and the CIOFS Instrumentum Laboris that should be helpful to you. The information provided is sufficient for many months, if not years, of personal and fraternity ongoing formation.
+Fraternity Life Formation Materials on the OFS USA website
https://secularfranciscansusa.
+Fratelli Tutti—many resources on OFS USA website
https://secularfranciscansusa.
+Fratelli Tutti- resources from the Vatican-Excellent Infographic from the Vatican
http://www.humandevelopment.
Video on Fratelli Tutti from the Vatican
https://youtu.be/pFTTk5Vo-0Q
+Christmas letter from the four Ministers General—beautiful reflection on Fratelli Tutti (attached to this email)
+The Instrumentum Laboris from CIOFS: Animate and Guide with Servant Leadership
https://secularfranciscansusa.
Formation talk on Fraternity: Our Way of Life given at the 2020 National Chapter (link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Once you have read and listened to some of the material above, here are some questions to discuss or to comment on in your journal.
1- Why is fraternity life important to you as a Secular Franciscan? How do you contribute to fraternity life?
2-How does the concept of fraternity apply to daily life in the world?
3-Reflect on how the letter from the Ministers General adds to your understanding of Fratelli Tutti and is enhanced by the other papal documents mentioned.
4- How does the Instrumentum Laboris from CIOFS help you to be a better servant leader, both in your fraternity and in the world?
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