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Fr. David Mary Teaches a Class on

The History of the Capuchin Reform

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Capuchin History Class 1

Class 1: The Introduction to Capuchin History covers the three ways to observe the Franciscan life and why the Capuchin Reform came to be.

Fr. David Mary also covers the first Capuchin Friar; Fra Matteo da Bascio.

Cap Hist. Class 2

Class 2: In this second class Fr David Mary continues to tell about the adventures of Fra Matteo. He also introduces us to Fra Ludivico and Raffaele. The class concludes with a review of the Papal Bull Religionis Zelus.

Capuchin History Class 3

Class 3: As the Capuchins grew they gathered in the Friary of Albacina to write their first set of Constitutions. Fr. David Mary reviews part 1 of the 1529 Statutes of Albacina.

Capuchi History Class 4

Class 4: Fr. David Mary continues into part 2 of the review of the Statutes of Albacina. He also takes a look at the early life of the friars.

Fr. David Mary begins to look at the Observant Minister General Pisotti.

Cap Hist. Class 5: MG Pisotti

Class 5: In this class we reflect on the continuous attack of Minister General Pisotti against the Capuchins.

Fr. David Mary also covers the Calabrian Friars as well as some notable Observants that joined the Capuchins.

Cap History Class 6; GC 1535

Class 6: Fr. David Mary discusses the events leading up to the Capuchins General Chapter, the General Chapter itself and the fate of both Ludivico da Fossombrone and Matteo da Bascio.

He will also discuss the New Capuchin Constitutions.

Cap Hist Class 7: At & Ochino

Class 7: In this class Fr David Mary speaks about further  persecutions of the Capuchins and the Generalate of Fra Bernadine of Asti. He also covers the first term of  the next Minster General Fra Bernadine of Ochino.

Cap Hist Class 8: 1536 Const

Class 8: Fr. David Mary reviews the origins and principles behind the Capuchins' 1536 Constitutions. He also reviews the most salient points and the the reason why these Constitutions are so fundemantal 

Cap Hist Class 9 Ochino

Class 9: In this class Fr. David Mary covers the rise and fall of Fra Bernardino da Ochino. As Ochino fell into heresy the Capuchins had to fight to survive.

Cap Hist Class 10: Recvery and Growth

Class 10: After the Fall of Fra Bernardino of Ochino the Capuchins went through a period of recovery and growth. In this class Fr David Mary talks about the years following the great crisis.

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