The Portiuncula, located in Jerusalem, Ohio, in the Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments. Placing ourselves under strict and holy obedience to the Bishop of Steubenville, the Magisterium, and Father Nick Ward, we follow the Medieval Penitential First Rule of the Third Order of St. Francis, dated 1221 A.D.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
A New Kind Of Fool
The Lord has called me into a way of simplicity and humility, and he has indeed made this way known through me and through all who choose to believe me and follow me. So I prefer you not talk to me about any other Rule, whether St. Benedict's, or St. Augustine's or St. Bernard's, nor recommend any other ideal or manner of life than that which the Lord in his mercy has revealed and given to me. He told me I am to be a new kind of fool in this world.
A new kind of fool...I love it! I have been called a fool all my life, only now I have reason for being called one!
ReplyDeleteHis name is Jesus.
Simplicity and humility; something we should all strive to attain, but all too often fall flat on our faces.
ReplyDeleteGod give me the strength, knowledge and wisdom to follow our Rule.