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The Porziuncola Project
Video Class: Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Capuchin Silence and Solitude
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Capuchin Silence and Solitude
In this class Fr David Mary explains the Capuchin devotion to contemplative prayer, its place in the Franciscan life and how the Capuchins clung to it.
Capuchin Class: Cloister and the Stree
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
The Cloister and the Street
In this class Fr David Mary explains the Capuchin tension between being both a contemplative and apostolic. He speaks about the importance of being in the world and not of it.
Class: Capuchin Austerity Part 1
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Capuchin Austerity part 1
In this class Fr. David Mary reflects upon the Capuchin Austerity and its connection to Capuchin Poverty and Penance. There are three areas of Capuchin Poverty, food, clothing and shelter. In this first part he discusses the poverty in food.
Class 4: Capuchin Austerity part 2
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Capuchin Austerity part 2
In this class Fr. David Mary continues to reflect upon Capuchin Austerity. In this second part he discusses the poverty in clothing and buildings and the things we use. Poverty, penance and austerity must be acts of love in imitation of Christ.
Class 5: Lady Poverty
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Holy Lady Poverty
In this class Fr. David Mary teaches about Saint Francis' and the early Capuchins' love for Holy Poverty. He shows how they saw her as a most noble bride that needed to be defended, protected, cherished and loved.
Class 6: Embracing and Defending Holy Poverty
Recapturing the Capuchin Charism
Embracing and Defending Lady Poverty
In this class Fr. David Mary speaks about the importance of embracing and defending the life of poverty. He especially reflects upon poverty as an act of Trust in God's love. Poverty is the ultimate proclamation that God is trustworthy.
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