In his writings, St. Francis of Assisi quoted the Golden Rule on several occasions. Learn more about it in this blog post.
According to Harry Gensler, Ph.D., "The Golden Rule, with roots in a wide range of world cultures, is well suited to be a standard that different cultures can appeal to in resolving conflicts. As the world becomes more and more a single interacting global community, the need for such a common standard is becoming more urgent."
Check out Professor Gensler's website to learn more about The Golden Rule.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Catholic Theological Union's Series on Laudato Si'
Catholic Theological Union's 'On Care for Our Common Home Series' gives insight into 'Laudato Si' through select passages which illuminate the appeal from Pope Francis addressed to "every person living on this planet."
The series features nine CTU faculty members giving short reflections on selected passages from the encyclical. The series was designed for use by parish groups and other discussion gatherings, and for personal reflection. A Study Guide is available.
Check out the series: http://learn.ctu.edu/common-home
Sunday, April 3, 2016
For Up To Now (FUN) Manual for Secular Franciscans
The FUN Manual is an excellent formation resource for Secular Franciscans. The original version was published in May 2011. Our fraternity was given a three-ring binder that contained the manual. Please note, there have been some revisions since the original was published. Learn more.
As the director of formation for my fraternity, I use the 460-page FUN Manual as a resource document. You can use it, too.
For example, for a quick overview of Franciscan spirituality take a look at pages 314-315 of the pdf.
If you need a refresher on who is actually leading the formation process, see page 28 of the pdf.
If you need a visual representation of the stages of formation, see page 33 of the pdf.
As the director of formation for my fraternity, I use the 460-page FUN Manual as a resource document. You can use it, too.
For example, for a quick overview of Franciscan spirituality take a look at pages 314-315 of the pdf.
If you need a refresher on who is actually leading the formation process, see page 28 of the pdf.
If you need a visual representation of the stages of formation, see page 33 of the pdf.
"Let us remember the Golden Rule" -- Pope Francis
The Golden Rule is an important ethical principle. In an earlier blog post, I established a connection between the Golden Rule and St Francis of Assisi.
A reference to the Golden Rule always capture my attention, especially when it's the pope who is referring to it.
Pope Francis' historic speech to Congress on September 24, 2015 referenced the Golden Rule. Here is what he said about it.
"Let us remember the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt 7:12).
This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves. In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us. The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development."
A reference to the Golden Rule always capture my attention, especially when it's the pope who is referring to it.
Pope Francis' historic speech to Congress on September 24, 2015 referenced the Golden Rule. Here is what he said about it.
"Let us remember the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt 7:12).
This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves. In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us. The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development."
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