What is Franciscan Theology?

You may know the Franciscans as great preachers and humble servers, but do you know that we have our own intellectual tradition? For years we have made distinct contributions to Catholic theology.

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[ceasium]

I was mocked in a bible studies session at my church for saying all dogs go to heaven. I feel better to know I'm not alone in this

[RobAgrees]

I'm crying watching this. In prayer God told me so many of these things and I was mocked and derided by my family for these ideas (we're Catholic even), but I knew in my heart it was God. I did not know about Franciscan theology, but it seems like a perfect fit for our very personal and available God. Thank you.

[ACyrrock]

I went to seminary, but I learn more by watching this man's videos. I am considering becoming a Catholic. I grew up in a conservative Christian environment. After being the military and meeting people from all walks of life, I am no longer conservative but a Christian, who loves Jesus Christ.


I love how Catholics believe in science. How does one become a Catholic?

[katkat]

I love St Francis . St. Claire pray for us🙏🏽

[hinchadelrojo]

im an atheist but saint thomas and franciscans are really interesting and cool

[dogswithtorches]

I'm a big fan of Duns Scotus and Bonaventure, so thanks for making this! :D

[r.j.whitaker]

This is the best basic explanation of franciscan spirituality I have ever heard.

[RomanusVII]

I like how calm and simple you put on things, Father. I know that if I were any kind of preacher, I’d embody the “shout the truth from the rooftops”, and I understand that might scare some possible converts off. Pray for me Father. God bless :)

[lumengentium]

Those theologians have opposing ideas, but they didnt make a religion out of it

[chele_]

In regards to Francis of Assisi

His impact was sensational, people could not get enough of him. “ amen ran, and women too ran, clerics hurried, and religious hastened that they might see and hear the holy man of God who seemed to all to be a man of another world.” Francis was won the admiration of people because he lived a Christlike life in the same world that ordinary people occupied. He invested in people…….

This Book gave me great insight on this👇
-water from a deep well

[RiverMark]

I never thought about it this way. I WANT this to be my starting point.

[matthaeusprime]

As a secular Franciscan, thank you for this video.

[Multi-MediaVideo]

I AM PROUD TO BE A FRANCISCAN!

-PHILIPPINES!

[mslitchick]

My Catholic spirituality is Franciscan. It's positive and gentle. One of my favorite films is The Flowers of Saint Francis.

[iandove]

The more I hear you describe what a Franciscan is Br Casey, the more I think I might like to be one.

[JohnsonJenisonSelvaraj]

Well said dear brother
It's not assiduous studies but along with lifes experience with what we study and reflect...

[wiking]

This video is Fr Casey at his best. Maybe it’s true as he says- maybe it’s just because I’m a Franciscan myself. Bravo !

[dafreyes]

Hello Fr. Casey! Great video, I didn't know that about Franciscans.
I have learned about the simple way of life by living the Gospel as St. Francis did (which is not as simple as it sounds, very challenging at times)but, I guess that is why we have different charisms in the church, we all can identify ourselves with one according to our personalities, not everyone can be a Jesuit and not all can be Franciscans.
Happy St. Francis Feast day in advance! BTW, I did listen the entire podcast about Arrest and Development (didn't have a clue what you guys where talking about but, it sounded fun, now I'm curious to watch it). It reminded me of the long conversations with my best friend, we laughed so much and no one knows why we are laughing...

[Idddddk]

Franciscan theology undoubtedly has Eastern Catholic inspiration in it

[dg]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a professed Secular Franciscan and have been downheartened lately as the fraternity that I am in is more liberal in belief and I am more conservative. I started to feel like maybe I do not fit in with the Franciscan beliefs. I love Francis for his simplicity, love of the Church, seeing Christ in others, and joy of the Gospel. I see a lot of what appears to be garden statue loving Franciscans. Francis had the heart of a knight and that is the Francis who I feel called to follow to lead me closer to Christ. Thank you for letting me know that there is no set school of Franciscsnism and that it is alright to be who I am in my Franciscsn calling.