Comments on: Franciscan Spirituality and the 800th Anniversary of Franciscan Rule http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living/index.php/2008/09/30/franciscan-spirituality-and-the-800th-anniversary-of-franciscan-rule/ Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:51:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sister Julie Ann http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living/index.php/2008/09/30/franciscan-spirituality-and-the-800th-anniversary-of-franciscan-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Sister Julie Ann Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:21:25 +0000 http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living/index.php/2008/09/30/franciscan-spirituality-and-the-800th-anniversary-of-franciscan-rule/#comment-1701 Today marks the beginning of Rosh Hashana – the Jewish new year, which begins at sunset. To understand the Gospel is to learn more about the Jewish heritage. This, too, is a Franciscan approach to the scriptures. One of my Sisters suggested that I listen to a great podcast by Krista Tippet on the "Days of Awe" on speakingoffaith.org. A young female rabbi shares on this observance that focuses on the fragility of life and the transformation of the world through social engagement. The music is also spiritually uplifting! Today marks the beginning of Rosh Hashana – the Jewish new year, which begins at sunset. To understand the Gospel is to learn more about the Jewish heritage. This, too, is a Franciscan approach to the scriptures.

One of my Sisters suggested that I listen to a great podcast by Krista Tippet on the “Days of Awe” on speakingoffaith.org. A young female rabbi shares on this observance that focuses on the fragility of life and the transformation of the world through social engagement. The music is also spiritually uplifting!

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