PhuturePriest Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Earlier I was watching this picture slideshow on the Franciscan Brothers Minor website: http://franciscanbrothersminor.com/FBM/Sacred_Heart_Friary/Pages/Brothers_prepare_to_leave_for_Columbus.html I felt such joy looking at them and getting to see a bit of their character and love for each other. Does anyone else feel joy when looking at pictures of their (I love how we always claim ownership of Communities. ) Community? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaberry Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Yup! The joy only grows as you approach entrance, and I would guess it continues expanding afterwards as well. Will be praying for your discernment with these wonderful brothers!! The Poor Clares and these Brothers have such a wonderful relationship... It's really a modern day view of the relationship the original Poor Ladies of Assisi had with Francis' Brother Minor. I might be wrong on those details about this community though, as I have gotten the brothers you were discerning with mixed up with other Franciscan brothers before. I hope it's right this time! Edited September 19, 2012 by emmaberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yes! Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 [quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1348042253' post='2484083'] Yup! The joy only grows as you approach entrance, and I would guess it continues expanding afterwards as well. Will be praying for your discernment with these wonderful brothers!! The Poor Clares and these Brothers have such a wonderful relationship... It's really a modern day view of the relationship the original Poor Ladies of Assisi had with Francis' Brother Minor. I might be wrong on those details about this community though, as I have gotten the brothers you were discerning with mixed up with other Franciscan brothers before. I hope it's right this time! [/quote] I think you do have the right Community down this time. These are the ones in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Franciscan Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1348032339' post='2484058'] Earlier I was watching this picture slideshow on the Franciscan Brothers Minor website: [url="http://franciscanbrothersminor.com/FBM/Sacred_Heart_Friary/Pages/Brothers_prepare_to_leave_for_Columbus.html"]http://franciscanbro...r_Columbus.html[/url] I felt such joy looking at them and getting to see a bit of their character and love for each other. Does anyone else feel joy when looking at pictures of their (I love how we always claim ownership of Communities. ) Community? [/quote] Okay, the photo of Fr. David Mary blessing his Friars before their departure for the friary in Columbus, Ohio really got to me. It must have been just like that when St. Francis blessed his brothers. What a wonderful community. I can understand the joy you feel when looking at the photos. These Friars are so humble, loving, and joyful - just like St. Francis himself. I have my eye on the sisters, but all in God's good time. Do you happen to know where in Columbus their friary is? I am from Columbus, but have lived in California for the past 35 years. Just curious as to where they are in Columbus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 [quote name='Totally Franciscan' timestamp='1348119341' post='2484590'] Okay, the photo of Fr. David Mary blessing his Friars before their departure for the friary in Columbus, Ohio really got to me. It must have been just like that when St. Francis blessed his brothers. What a wonderful community. I can understand the joy you feel when looking at the photos. These Friars are so humble, loving, and joyful - just like St. Francis himself. I have my eye on the sisters, but all in God's good time. Do you happen to know where in Columbus their friary is? I am from Columbus, but have lived in California for the past 35 years. Just curious as to where they are in Columbus. [/quote] I think Brother Fidelis Maria told me where they were. It's not Columbus or Steubenville, I don't think. It's placed where a Seminary is because that's what their new Friary is for. Do you know the whereabouts of any Seminaries in Ohio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 [quote name='Totally Franciscan' timestamp='1348119341' post='2484590'] Okay, the photo of Fr. David Mary blessing his Friars before their departure for the friary in Columbus, Ohio really got to me. It must have been just like that when St. Francis blessed his brothers. What a wonderful community. I can understand the joy you feel when looking at the photos. These Friars are so humble, loving, and joyful - just like St. Francis himself. I have my eye on the sisters, but all in God's good time. Do you happen to know where in Columbus their friary is? I am from Columbus, but have lived in California for the past 35 years. Just curious as to where they are in Columbus. [/quote] And yes, the pictures are wonderful. When I watched I definitely knew they were the Community for me. I have been known to love hugs, a lot, and when I saw how much they hugged each other I went "Yep, I'll fit right in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACS67 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 They attend the Pontifical College of Jesphium! Very impressive. [url="http://www.pcj.edu/intro/intropage.html"]http://www.pcj.edu/intro/intropage.html[/url] They still get to look like Franciscans though while attending the seminary...meaning they do not have to cut their hair, shave, or wear the cassock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 [quote name='ACS67' timestamp='1348150488' post='2484647'] They attend the Pontifical College of Jesphium! Very impressive. [url="http://www.pcj.edu/intro/intropage.html"]http://www.pcj.edu/i.../intropage.html[/url] They still get to look like Franciscans though while attending the seminary...meaning they do not have to cut their hair, shave, or wear the cassock. [/quote] It looks really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholicterp7 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 You are not alone I have looked at the pictures of the Children of Mary more times than I can count in the past three weeks. So much joy! JMJ+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Franciscan Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1348119583' post='2484591'] I think Brother Fidelis Maria told me where they were. It's not Columbus or Steubenville, I don't think. It's placed where a Seminary is because that's what their new Friary is for. Do you know the whereabouts of any Seminaries in Ohio? [/quote] If they are going to be near the Josephinum, then that would be Northeast of Columbus. It might be the city of Worthington, but of course I do not know where they will be/are living. I have been to the Josephinum many times growing up in the North end of Columbus; it is just so beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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