International Franciscan Conference of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular · IFC-TOR

Contribution for FRANCISCAN STUDY

Study Resource MANUAL TOR RULE

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Introduction

SUMMARY

  • Information on IFC-TOR | Page 5
  • List of Contributors | Page 8
  • Introduction | Page 9
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Penitential Movement

SUMMARY

  • Overview of Penitential Movement | Page 13
  • Louis Secondo TOR, “Why the Name ‘Brothers and Sisters of Penance’?” Edited and adapted from “The Mission of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis in the Modern World.” Analecta, TOR 14.130 (1978): 139-56 | Page 15
  • Elise Saggau OSF, “ The Franciscan Third Order and the Penitential Tradition” with Study Guide. The Cord 61, no. 2 (April/June 2011): 169-86 | Page 17
  • Nancy Celaschi OSF and Bernard Tickerhoof TOR, “The Biblical Language of Penance.” The Cord 33.9 (October 1983): 259-70 | Page 30
  • Clare D’Auria OSF, “Defining Penance.” Franciscan Call Seminar. Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Aston, PA, 1984 | Page 42
  • Raffaele Pazzelli TOR, “Francis Becomes a Penitent.” St. Francis and the Third Order: Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1989: 87-99; 184-92 | Page 43
  • Raffaele Pazzelli TOR, “The Origins of the Franciscan Penitential Movement.” The Assisi Congress on Formation, 1979. Charles M. Henry Printing Co., 1980. 131-46 | Page 65
  • Study Guide: “The Spirituality of the Penitential Tradition.” Kathleen Moffatt OSF. Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation Rebirth of the Charism Program, 1997 | Page 82
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History and Development

SUMMARY

  • History and Development of the 1982 TOR Rule | Page 87
  • Paul McMullen TOR, “The Development of the New Third Order Regular Rule.” Resources for Study of the Third Order Regular Rule. Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation, 1994. Ed. Kathleen Moffatt OSF | Page 89
  • Study Guide: “The Evolution of the Rule of the Third Order Regular.” Kathleen Moffatt OSF. Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation. Rebirth of a Charism Program, 1997 | Page 109
  • Margaret Carney OSF, Suzanne Kush CSSF, Jean François Godet-Calogeras, Ph.D., eds., “Introduction” to the History of the Third Order Regular Rule: A Source Book. St. Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 2008. 13-35 | Page 113
  • Study Guide: “The Rule Project: Metanoia and Mercy.” Kathleen Moffatt OSF. Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation. Rebirth of a Charism Program, 1997 | Page 136
  • Roland Faley TOR, “Genesis . . . The 1982 Rule — A Personal Remembrance.” The Cord 42, no. 9 (September 1992): 225-8 | Page 145
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Rule and Franciscan Spirituality

SUMMARY

  • Rule and Franciscan Spirituality | Page 149
  • Thaddeus Horgan SA, “The Third Order Regular Rule and Franciscan Spirituality.” The Cord 42.9 (1992): 246-50 | Page 151
  • Bernard Tickerhoof TOR, “Francis’ Volterra Letter: A Gospel Spirituality.” The Cord 29.6 (June 1979): 164-75 | Page 156
  • Thaddeus Horgan SA, “The First Letter to All The Faithful.” The Cord 35.10 (1985): 303-10 | Page 164
  • Study Guide: “The Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis PROLOGUE.” Kathleen Moffatt OSF, Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation. Rebirth of a Charism Program, 1997 | Page 172
  • Roland Faley TOR. “The Letter to All the Faithful — Recensio prior” from A Biblical-Theological View of Penance and Its Present Day Expression. The Assisi Congress on Formation, 1979. Charles M. Henry Printing Co., 1980. 85-90. (See also Resources for the Study of The TOR Rule, Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation, 1994) | Page 179
  • Roland Faley TOR, “Recapturing A Vision: Conversion.” History of the Third Order Regular Rule: A Source Book. St. Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 2008. 451-8 | Page 182
  • Suzanne Kush CSSF, “Walking in the Footprints of Jesus.” Felician Retreat Journal. Felician Sisters of North America, 2011 | Page 190
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Commentary on the 1982 Rule

SUMMARY

  • Commentary on the 1982 TOR Rule | Page 195
  • Margaret Carney OSF and Thaddeus Horgan SA, “The Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis” (Original Commentary). History of the Third Order Regular Rule: A Source Book. St. Bonaventure NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 2008. 340-60 | Page 197
  • Study Guide: “Key Concepts of the Third Order Regular Rule,” Guidebook on the Third Order Regular Rule. Joanne Brazinski OSF, Nancy Celaschi OSF, Kathleen Moffatt OSF and Christa Marie Thompson OSF. Washington, DC: Franciscan Federation, 1984 | Page 218
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Ten and Twenty-Five Years Later

SUMMARY

  • Ten and Twenty-Five Years Later | Page 225
  • Margaret Carney OSF, “A Decade of Development” — The Cord 42.9 (Sept. 1992) 235-40 | Page 227
  • Margaret Carney OSF, “In Nomine Domini” — The Cord 57.4 (2007) 365-77 | Page 233
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CD — Four Values of the Rule with sheet music

SUMMARY

  • CD — Four Values of the Rule with sheet music | Page 247
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Comprehensive Bibliography

SUMMARY

  • Comprehensive Bibliography | Page 255
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Third Order Saints

SUMMARY

  • Third Order Saints | Page 263
  • Reflections on the lives and spirituality of the followers of Francis of Assisi. Created by Thomas Bourque TOR, Province of the Sacred Heart, Loretto, PA | Page 265
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Appendix

SUMMARY

  • Appendix | Page 285
  • Papal Approbation | Page 287
  • Cardinal Pironio’s Letter | Page 288
  • Ann Marie Slavin’s Poem | Page 289
  • Extra Resources | Page 291
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Note about the Manual TOR

Why a Manual TOR?

The purpose of the Manual TOR originates from the General Assembly 2009: to create new resorces for initial and ongoing formation.

The primary contents of the Manual includes: the Original 1982 Rule commentary by Sr. Margaret Carney, osf and Fr. Thaddeus Horan, sa, and Considerations on the 1992 Tenth Anniversary and 2007 Twenty-fifth Anniversary.

Four sections of special resources are: Bibliography; Third Order Saints; Extended Resources, and CD Songs and Music on the four values of the Rule (Conversion, Poverty, Contemplation and Minority/Humility. A work of Sr. Margaret Padilla, cssf and Sr. Veronica Lucero, cssf.

Comprises of five sections presenting articles and study guides on overview of Penitential Movements; The history and development of TOR Rule; and The TOR Rule & Franciscan spirituality of Rule.

The comprehensive bibliography comprehends of 145 entries of primary sources and secondary sources (Book, and articles).

Moreover a section “followers of the Troubador”, including reflections on the lives and spirituality of the Third Order followers of Francis of Assisi: St. Elizabeth of Hungary; St. Louis IX, King of France; Saint John Vianney; Blessed Pope (Saint) John XXIII. Authors of the paragraph is Mrs. Kathleen Gilmour and editor is Rev. Thomas Bourque, tor. A study guide by Sr. Kathleen Moffat, osf is available.

In conclusion within the Manual: daily readings and reflections for the 25th anniversary (Allegany OSF’s), Propositum (journal of TOR history and spirituality); Source Book: History of the TOR rule (edited by Sr. M. Carney, osf and J.F. Godet-Calogeras, S. Kush, cssf; The CORD, 25th Anniversary issue edited by Sr. Daria Mitchell, Oldenburf OSF.

Each TAB of the Manual has a chapter fom the Third Order Regular with original artwork.

OUR GRATEFULNESS  to the 42 Congregations who so joyfully and generously supported the creation of this Manual.

To the Mc Carthy Family and Staff of Valley Press Inc. who made this Manual possible.

EDITOR  ·  Sister Kathleen Moffatt, OSF (Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia / Aston, PA)

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