ncjake Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 First off I'd like to say hi to everyone, as you can tell by my post count I'm new. I'll get to the point though. I've known that God had been calling me to the priesthood at least since I was in middle school. I haven't felt any pull towards the diocesan life, and I've had a really hard time deciding between the orders. I have, however, always felt a great attachment to St. Francis of Assisi, and through much prayer think that the Franciscan life is what the Lord is calling me to. Right now though I'm basically at a starting point, not sure which Franciscan group to get in touch with, and I guess I'm just asking you guys(and girls, of course) for some friendly advice. I would really appreciate it. God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Welcome, you'll get tons of good suggestions here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 [url="http://www.mfva.info"]http://www.mfva.info[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zunshynn Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 or Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. I am partial to the MFVA though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karin Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The Franciscan Friars of the renewal are awesome! their website is [url="http://www.franciscanfriars.com/"]http://www.franciscanfriars.com/[/url] my younger brother is looking into them too. BTW welcome to the phorum God BLess and Mary keep Karin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificat Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Welcome & God bless you on your discernment journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjake Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thank you all for your fast replies, I appreciate it. I will definitely check out those orders. I'm really glad I found this forum. As I said I feel that the Franciscan life is the one God is calling me to, but I'm taking my time and have a while to make my mind up. I'm really excited about this path though. What about Capuchins? I understand they are Franciscans but what makes them distinct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I'm not the best answer on this one but I'll tell you that the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are 'CFR's. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarMatt Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi Jake, My name is Br. Matthew. I am a Franciscan friar and I just finished my second year of theology in my studies for the priesthood. [url="http://www.franciscans.org"]The website for the Conventual Franciscans[/url] feel free to click and explore. We have tons of information about Francis, the life of the friars and the path towards solemn vows and ordination. in Francis and Clare, fr. Matt Foley, OFM Conv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 [quote name='Jake' post='982170' date='May 16 2006, 11:57 PM'] Thank you all for your fast replies, I appreciate it. I will definitely check out those orders. I'm really glad I found this forum. As I said I feel that the Franciscan life is the one God is calling me to, but I'm taking my time and have a while to make my mind up. I'm really excited about this path though. What about Capuchins? I understand they are Franciscans but what makes them distinct? [/quote] I'm a bit slow to reply...been a bit busy...besides I didn't want it to appear a bidding war : There's good info on the Caps (I presume you are in the USA) at [url="http://www.capuchin.com/"]Capuchins[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC IMaGiNaZUN Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I would so join the CFRs if God actually called me. Check them out they are worth your time and discernment. SHALOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleFan Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) From what I know of them, the Conventual Franciscans are a good order. The Friars of the Renewal seem to be the most outspoken about their orthodoxy, but the important thing is to discern where God wants you to be rather than worrying about which order a "real Catholic" should join (having said that, I am definitely an orthodox Catholic). They have a nice retreat center at Mount St. Francis, Indiana (near Louisville) and I'm now belong to one of the Conventual parishes in Louisville. Sometimes I hang out with one of the brothers who lives at the parish. He's encouraging me to look into the priesthood, which I was pretty gung-ho about until... well, I met this girl Now... I dunno... just open to wherever God leads, or the possibility of church discipline changing to allow optional celibacy for the priesthood ;-) Edited May 17, 2006 by LouisvilleFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOliverOrder88 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I have to say, the life that Saint Francis of Assisi led is pretty sweet. I have also felt drawn to that sort of life. Though if anything I am pretty sure it is the diocesan. We'll see though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srmarymichael Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Don't forget about the Franciscans at EWTN... check them out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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