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Maryam
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Hi Everyone,
I am thinking to discern whether I am cut out to become a part of the Secular Order of the Franciscans. I am far from being as faithful as I should be as a Catholic, but, imperfect a sinner as I am, I want to be a better Catholic.
Soooo, I like to ask for brochures or information packets of the various Franciscan communities near me as a good way to start this process.
I had received a brochure from one of the Poor Clares communities, but, there was one quote in it that made me alittle uneasy…
I feel uneasy because since I use to take part 4 or 5 years back in alot of new age stuff I definitely don’t want to be a part of a dissident community that goes against the teachings of the Church.
Anyways, here is the quote:
<<<<<"The poverty, minority and fraternal charity Franciscans claim to be manifestations of Franciscan life are simply the visible effects of what happens inside someone who is taking on Christ’s Consciousness.">>>>>>>
In no way do I want to speak falsehoods against my neighbor, but, this term “Christ Consciousness” is often used by New Agers and it threw me for a loop to see it used in a Poor Clares brochure.
Perhaps others in this forum can help me in my ignorance and show me if this term is being used correctly or not.
Thanks,
God bless
I am thinking to discern whether I am cut out to become a part of the Secular Order of the Franciscans. I am far from being as faithful as I should be as a Catholic, but, imperfect a sinner as I am, I want to be a better Catholic.
Soooo, I like to ask for brochures or information packets of the various Franciscan communities near me as a good way to start this process.
I had received a brochure from one of the Poor Clares communities, but, there was one quote in it that made me alittle uneasy…
I feel uneasy because since I use to take part 4 or 5 years back in alot of new age stuff I definitely don’t want to be a part of a dissident community that goes against the teachings of the Church.
Anyways, here is the quote:
<<<<<"The poverty, minority and fraternal charity Franciscans claim to be manifestations of Franciscan life are simply the visible effects of what happens inside someone who is taking on Christ’s Consciousness.">>>>>>>
In no way do I want to speak falsehoods against my neighbor, but, this term “Christ Consciousness” is often used by New Agers and it threw me for a loop to see it used in a Poor Clares brochure.
Perhaps others in this forum can help me in my ignorance and show me if this term is being used correctly or not.
Thanks,
God bless