PPT-Ritual of the Secular Franciscan

Order International Franciscan Liturgical Commission Benet A Fonck OFM General Spiritual Assistant Chairman and Editor 1985 History Early 20 th century only English version was from . PHILIP KITCHER. DEWEY AND JAMES REVISITED. JAMES’ CENTRAL PROBLEM: RECONCILING SCIENCE AND RELIGION. FOR DEWEY THIS IS . ONE. PROBLEM.. ONE TASK ARISING WITHIN THE PROJECT OF DEVELOPING A LIBERAL, DEMOCRATIC WORLD-VIEW. Ritual. “any repeated, ordered, patterned and shared behavior” . as “. imaginative and interpretive act[s] through which we express and create meaning”. . --Anderson and Foley. . Ritual. Helps us get through anxiety of transitions. Mission and Purpose. 2. Our . mission. is to increase the visibility and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all.. Mission and Purpose. Our . mission. is to increase the . visibility . and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all. What is an Exorcism. Phenomenon of Possession. Ancient ritual . Christianity redefines it (power comes from Christ). Buddhist Exorcisms. Found in Theravada Buddhism. Reincarnation – one can be reborn as a demon. What is a Worldview made up of?. There is a conflict of Worldviews across the Globe. Every worldview is made up of. Theology, Philosophy, Ethics, Biology, . Pyschology. , Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics and History. Primary mechanism of cooperation. Ritual is widespread in the animal kingdom where cautious communication is required. Deep evolutionary history. Primate social rituals. As highly social creatures primates have a wealth of social rituals. S. tagnation. : . A . D. ifferent. . P. erspective. Luk. as. Kovanda, Ph.D., Chie. f Economist. , . Roklen. Fin. Lukas Kovanda, Ph.D., . Roklen. Fin: Secular Stagnation: A Different . P. erspective, Free Market Roadshow 2015, Prague, 16/4. THEOLOGY. The Start. Humanism at it’s very core denies god and focuses on the power of humanity. The supernatural is rejected and the power of humankind is celebrated.. They seek to become the best human being possible through their own means—evolution, education, philosophy, etc.. Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Deacon Tom Bello. The National Fraternity of the . Secular Franciscan Order in the . United States of America. "Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:4-7..  The events that take place in our everyday lives are described as . “rituals”..   . These . rituals that are talked about are made to sound like the culture that partakes in such things is crazy.. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts. but the same Spirit; there are different. forms of service but the same Lord; there. are different workings but the same God. who produces all of them in everyone. . 1. The Rule of 1978 (The Pauline Rule). Reinforces the nature of our “Order”. “Secular” Franciscan. We are Christ-Like and in the world. Return to the principles of the Founder (St. Francis). . . . The . Charism. :. In the beginning . . . . 2. The Franciscan . Charism. The . questions:. How can we be confident in our knowledge of the Franciscan tradition so that we can effectively incorporate that knowledge in our curriculum and activities at .