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Goes out to
John Michael Talbot
for giving us permission
to use his song on our
"Come to the Quiet"
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Sunday, July 08, 2012

The Tertiary Monthly Pledge

 
Realizing the importance of saving my immortal soul * and the great value of the Third Order Rule * to achieve this all important goal in life * I hereby resolve to observe this sanctifying Rule * not only in part * but as fully as human frailty will allow.

With God's grace, * I will assist at Holy Mass on weekdays, whenever possible * recite my Seraphic Office faithfully * never omit grace before and after meals * and examine my conscience every night.

I will receive the Sacraments at least once a month * attend the Fraternity meetings regularly * and contribute according to my means for the charities of the Order.

I will always carefully observe the Commandments of God and the Church * wear the Scapular and Cord * avoid extravagance in dress and manner of living * avoid dangerous amusements * be temperate in food and drink * set a good example for my family and fellow-man * avoid dangerous reading * be at peace with all * avoid vulgar and improper speech * and practice charity towards all * with special solicitude toward sick and deceased members.

May Saint Francis * so wonderful in penance and love of Jesus Crucified * grant me the necessary spirit of prayer * penance * love and sacrifice * so that I may faithfully observe his Rule until death. Amen

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2 comments:

  1. I can't find it on google and I'm away from my Franciscan books...what is the Seraphic Office, please? Is it the Divine Office?

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  2. Yes, Karyn, it refers to the Divine Office. Pace e Bene!

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