Jan. 28, 2024
1. Read Chapter 8 in Bach’s, Franciscan Journey: “Scripture in
the SFO Life”
2. Answer discussion questions at the end of the chapter. Write
them in your journal. Pg. 96-97.
3. Prepare to share how you have incorporated Scripture into your
life and do you see that changing as you continue your journey towards
candidacy and profession. What might you do differently? ( Look at OFS
rule 4).
4. Pay particular attention to questions 3,5,6. ( See rule #13, and #19)
*Please bring your Bible and your copy of the Rule (little red book or
white book). Continue to read the book you selected on St. Francis.
Inquiry Session #3, October 22, 2023
– Read chapter 6 of the Franciscan Journey (skip over the list of books on pages 59-63)
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 6
– FUN Manual: “Vocation, Charism, and Mission of Secular Franciscans” Tab 9
Session 1; May 25, 2022
-Read chapter 4 of the Franciscan Journey on Inquiry in the SFO, pp 35-45
– Answer discussion questions on page 44
-Read supplemental reading that is attached, God is Love/ Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI
Inquiry-2, June 26, 2022
– Read chapter 5 of the Franciscan Journey
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 5
– Review supplemental readings in the attached Word document
– FUN Manual: “Our Identity as a Secular Franciscan” Tab 7– lots of material there, so scan through and read parts that catch your attention
Inquiry-3, July 26, 2022
– Read chapter 6 of the Franciscan Journey (skip over the list of books on pages 59-63)
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 6
– Review supplemental readings in the attached Word document
– FUN Manual: “Vocation, Charism, and Mission of Secular Franciscans” Tab 9
Inquiry- 4, August 28, 2022
– Read chapter 7 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 7.
– The reading for Question 1 is the Prologue to the Rule, (the little red book)
– FUN Manual: “Nature of the Secular Franciscan Order” -Tab 8- read at your leisure.
Inquiry -5, September 25, 2022
– Read chapter 8 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 8.
Inquiry:- 6, October 23, 2022
Part 1- The Journey of Francis from the FUN manual, Tab 10.
Reflect on the questions on page 5
Inquiry -7: Nov. 20, 2022
Assignment for “Franciscan Timeline Two: Your Own Journey”
Tab 10 of FUN Manual, P6-7, 10
Inquiry -8: January 22, 2023
Continuation of “Franciscan Timeline two: Your Own Journey”
Tab 10 of Fun Manual, P 6-7, 10
Inquiry -9: February 26, 2023
Book Reports due on the Life of Francis
Each person will give an oral summary of their book report
Inquiry -10: March 26, 2023
– Read chapter 9 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Read the supplemental readings in the Word document.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 9.
– The Scripture reading for question 7 is on the last page of the attached Word document.
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