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Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Second Week of Lent Lectionary: 234The Saint of the day is Blessed John of ParmaBlessed John of Parma's Story The seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in Parma, Italy, in 1209. It was when he was a young philosophy professor known for his piety and learning that God called him to bid good-bye to the world he was used to and enter the new world of the Franciscan Order. After his profession, John was sent to Paris to complete his theological studies. Ordained to the priesthood, he was appointed to teach theology at Bologna, then Naples, and finally Rome. In 1245, Pope Innocent IV called a general council in the city of Lyons, France. Crescentius, the Franciscan minister general at the time, was ailing and unable to attend. In his place he sent Friar John, who made a deep impression on the Church leaders gathered there. Two years later, when the same pope presided at the election of a minister general of the Franciscans, he remembered Friar John well and held him up as the man best qualified for the office. And so in 1247, John of Parma was elected to be minister general. The surviving disciples of St. Francis rejoiced in his election, expecting a return to the spirit of poverty and humility of the early days of the Order. And they were not disappointed. As general of the Order, John traveled on foot, accompanied by one or two companions, to practically all of the Franciscan convents in existence. Sometimes he would arrive and not be recognized, remaining there for a number of days to test the true spirit of the brothers. The pope called on John to serve as legate to Constantinople, where he was most successful in winning back the schismatic Greeks. Upon his return, he asked that someone else take his place to govern the Order. At John's urging, Saint Bonaventure was chosen to succeed him. John took up a life of prayer in the hermitage at Greccio. Many years later, John learned that the Greeks who had been reconciled with the Church for a time, had relapsed into schism. Though 80 years old by then, John received permission from Pope Nicholas IV to return to the East in an effort to restore unity once again. On his way, John fell sick and died. He was beatified in 1781. The liturgical feast of Blessed John of Parma is celebrated on March 20. Reflection In the 13th century, people in their 30s were middle-aged; hardly anyone lived to the ripe old age of 80. John did, but he didn't ease into retirement. Instead he was on his way to try to heal a schism in the Church when he died. Our society today boasts a lot of folks in their later decades. Like John, many of them lead active lives. But some aren't so fortunate. Weakness or ill health keeps them confined and lonely—waiting to hear from us. Saints Francis and Clare: Something Old, Something New Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Kako to, da o enem izmed največjih dogodkov, ki že dva tisoč let navdihuje človeštvo v knjigi vseh knjig, poročata samo evangelista Matej in Luka? Njuno poročanje je kratko in suhoparno. A dovolj jasno, da sporočilo, ki so ga v svet razposlali ubogi pastirji, še danes odmeva: »Ne bojte se! Glejte, oznanjam vam veliko veselje, ki bo za vse ljudstvo. Danes se vam je v Davidovem mestu rodil Odrešenik, ki je Mesija, Gospod. To vam bo v znamenje: našli boste dete, povito in položeno v jasli.« (Lk 2,10–12) Marija in Jožef sta se na poti v Davidovo mesto – Betlehem – morala zateči v preprost hlev in svojega prvorojenca položiti v jasli. Nad mlado družino je bdel le modri svod neba. Družinsko harmonijo so kmalu zmotili pastirji, ki so se najprej ustrašili Gospodovega angela in množice nebeške vojske, nato pa postali najpomembnejši glasniki dogodka, ki nas še vedno vznemirja in straši. Tako zelo, da se množice, vernih in nevernih, za nekaj trenutkov ustavijo kot modri z Vzhoda, ki so »padli predenj in ga počastili. Odprli so svoje zaklade in mu darovali zlata, kadila in mire.« (Mt 2,11) Na naših domovih in v cerkvah bomo danes težko našli borne jasli. Preproste slovenske jaslice, narejene iz lepenke, in jaslice, izrezljane iz mehkega lesa, ter bogkov kot in pod njim sveta družina danes živijo samo še v etnografskih muzejih in spominih starejših. Začetnik jaslic, takšnih, kot jih poznamo, je sveti Frančišek Asiški. V gozdu blizu mesta Greccio [izgovori Grečo] je dal narediti jaslice, s slamo postlane, na sveti večer pa je pripeljal tudi oslička in vola, da je vse spominjalo na noč, ko je bil rojen Jezus Kristus. Jaslice si je prišlo ogledat veliko ljudi – množice menihov iz bližnjih samostanov in ljudje iz okolice. Ko so si revni pastirji, prestrašeni zaradi Gospodove svetlobe, opomogli, so nemudoma zapustili svoje črede in se podali v Betlehem. Ko so se vrnili domov, so na poti vsem, ki so jih srečevali, pripovedovali o tem, kar so slišali in videli. In kako danes odmeva sporočilo o Gospodovem rojstvu? Na plitvi ravni že vemo. Kaj pa, če bi se poglobili in začeli razmišljati? Če bi v tem trenutku lahko zajahali kamelo in se odpravili na dolgo pot, da bi se poklonili Novorojenemu, kaj bi vzeli s seboj? Večina od nas v tem jutru verjetno ne premore zlata, ki pomeni popolnost, in bi se mu bili pripravljeni odreči. Prav tako ne mire – dišeče smole tropskih dreves. Mogoče premoremo kadilo, ki simbolizira prisotnost Božjega duha. Ne, ni nam treba imeti ne zlata, ne mire in kadila, še najmanj enogrbe ali dvogrbe kamele, da se podamo do bornih jasli. Ko bomo padli, pokleknili ali pa samo tiho stali pred kupčkom slame in razigranim otrokom, moramo sporočilo božiča najprej prepoznati sami, šele potem lahko postanemo glasniki tudi mi.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mass in the Morning Lectionary: 200The Saint of the day is Christmas at GreccioThe Story of Christmas at Greccio What better way to prepare for the arrival of the Christ Child than to take a brief journey to Greccio, the spot in central Italy where Saint Francis of Assisi created the first Christmas crib in the year 1223. Francis, recalling a visit he had made years before to Bethlehem, resolved to create the manger he had seen there. The ideal spot was a cave in nearby Greccio. He would find a baby—we're not sure if it was a live infant or the carved image of a baby—hay upon which to lay him, an ox and an ass to stand beside the manger. Word went out to the people of the town. At the appointed time, they arrived carrying torches and candles. One of the friars began celebrating Mass. Francis himself gave the sermon. His biographer, Thomas of Celano, recalls that Francis “stood before the manger…overcome with love and filled with a wonderful happiness…” For Francis, the simple celebration was meant to recall the hardships Jesus suffered even as an infant, a savior who chose to become poor for our sake, a truly human Jesus. Tonight, as we pray around the Christmas cribs in our homes, we welcome into our hearts that same Savior. Reflection God's choice to give human beings free will was from the beginning a decision to be helpless in human hands. With the birth of Jesus, God made the divine helplessness very clear to us, for a human infant is totally dependent on the loving response of other people. Our natural response to a baby is to open our arms as Francis did–to the infant of Bethlehem, and to the God who made us all. Enjoy this celebration of Greccio! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Ref.: P. Gottfried Egger OFM, Brixen, Italien

I appreciate you listening to this Podcast, however I would suggest that you also view the Video version.Available On the Our Walk Together Channel on YouTube The first nativity scene was created by St. Francis in 1223.St. Francis's vision transformed how Christians celebrate Christmas.The nativity scene embodies a profound understanding of love.St. Francis connected poverty and humility as inseparable twins.The first nativity scene was a community effort in Greccio.St. Francis aimed to make faith tangible through physical experiences.The tradition of the nativity scene spread rapidly across Europe.Pope Nicholas IV established a permanent nativity scene in Rome.St. Francis's legacy teaches the importance of simple expressions of faith.The nativity scene remains relevant and meaningful today. Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. Long, OFSFor further Information visit our Website OurWalkTogether.comor contact: PaulLongOFS@gmail.com

Se la tua crush è intrippatissima coi presepi e ogni anno si fa inviare le novità in fatto di pastorelli da San Gregorio Armeno evita di far lo splendido raccontandole che a inventare il presepe fu San Francesco, perché banalmente non è così. Piuttosto raccontale la storia del primo presepe vivente: quello di Greccio, un paesino poco lontano da Rieti. Sì, c'entra San Francesco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zdzisław Józef Kijas"Le stimmate di san Francesco e la rinascita dell'uomo"Edizioni Messaggero Padovawww.edizionimessaggero.itIntroduzione Carlos A. TrovarelliPrefazione Papa FrancescoLe fonti agiografiche ci raccontano che Francesco d'Assisi, a due anni dalla morte, si ritirò sulla Verna per vivere una quaresima di digiuno e preghiera, secondo una sua ritualità. Nel silenzio e nell'orazione il Crocifisso gli imprime nel cuore e nel corpo i segni dell'amore: le stimmate. L'autore cerca di rispondere alle domande più importanti: come sono nate le stimmate, come sono possibili e che cosa significano per noi oggi? Esse, pur essendo principalmente un dono divino, non accadono all'improvviso, dal nulla, ma fioriscono su un “terreno” preparato. La categoria di rito/rituale sembra importante per scoprire e descrivere la vita che Francesco conduceva prima di ricevere il dono delle stimmate. E questo ha molto da dire anche al bisogno di spiritualità e di nuove ritualità di noi uomini contemporanei.Zdzisław Józef Kijas, frate minore conventuale, ha conseguito il dottorato in scienze religiose e in dogmatica presso l'Università cattolica di Louvain-La-Neuve (Belgio). Ha ricoperto l'incarico di preside della Pontificia Facoltà Teologica San Bonaventura - Seraphicum (Roma) e per dieci anni è stato relatore nel Dicastero delle Cause dei Santi. Attualmente è postulatore generale dell'OFMConv e docente universitario. Per Edizioni Messaggero Padova ha già pubblicato Brulicante di vita. 800 anni della Regola di san Francesco (2023); Greccio e i frutti della notte oscura di san Francesco (2023).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

9 Francis And The First Christmas Crib At Greccio by Conventual Franciscan Friars

Zhruba 13 km východně od Hradce Králové pod vrchem Oreb leží město s necelými 6 000 obyvateli, které proslavil známý Proboštův betlém. Musím se přiznat, že ač Hradečák, tak tam moc rád jezdím v létě na koupaliště, které je moc příjemné. Starosta Třebechovic pod Orebem Roman Drašnar bude mít zcela jistě ve svém městě ještě další oblíbená místa.Všechny díly podcastu Host ve studiu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Für bald sechs Millionen Wanderer, Pilgerer oder einfach nur Tagesgäste jährlich ist Assisi in Umbrien ein Sehnsuchtsort. Neben Trüffeln, exzellentem Wein oder Olivenöl spielen in Assisi natürlich der Heilige Franziskus und die Heilige Klara die Hauptrolle. Das Wirken dieser zwei Ordensgründer ist selbst heute, nach über 800 Jahren, noch lebendig und spürbar. Ob in Greccio nahe Assisi, wo Franziskus in einer Höhle die Krippe mit dem Jesuskind nachstellen ließ, oder in der Eremitage Carcerie, der Ober- und Unterkriche im gewaltigen Franziskanerkonvent am einstigen Höllenhügel, auf dem Berg La Verna, wo Franziskus die Stigmata empfing... in Assisi lebt der Heilige weiter, ist er allgegenwärtig. Auch in den Souvenirläden, die nicht nur Tau-Kreuze oder Krippen verkaufen, sondern noch vieles mehr.

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 254The Saint of the day is Blessed John of ParmaBlessed John of Parma's Story The seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in Parma, Italy, in 1209. It was when he was a young philosophy professor known for his piety and learning that God called him to bid good-bye to the world he was used to and enter the new world of the Franciscan Order. After his profession, John was sent to Paris to complete his theological studies. Ordained to the priesthood, he was appointed to teach theology at Bologna, then Naples, and finally Rome. In 1245, Pope Innocent IV called a general council in the city of Lyons, France. Crescentius, the Franciscan minister general at the time, was ailing and unable to attend. In his place he sent Friar John, who made a deep impression on the Church leaders gathered there. Two years later, when the same pope presided at the election of a minister general of the Franciscans, he remembered Friar John well and held him up as the man best qualified for the office. And so in 1247, John of Parma was elected to be minister general. The surviving disciples of St. Francis rejoiced in his election, expecting a return to the spirit of poverty and humility of the early days of the Order. And they were not disappointed. As general of the Order, John traveled on foot, accompanied by one or two companions, to practically all of the Franciscan convents in existence. Sometimes he would arrive and not be recognized, remaining there for a number of days to test the true spirit of the brothers. The pope called on John to serve as legate to Constantinople, where he was most successful in winning back the schismatic Greeks. Upon his return, he asked that someone else take his place to govern the Order. At John's urging, Saint Bonaventure was chosen to succeed him. John took up a life of prayer in the hermitage at Greccio. Many years later, John learned that the Greeks who had been reconciled with the Church for a time, had relapsed into schism. Though 80 years old by then, John received permission from Pope Nicholas IV to return to the East in an effort to restore unity once again. On his way, John fell sick and died. He was beatified in 1781. The liturgical feast of Blessed John of Parma is celebrated on March 20. Reflection In the 13th century, people in their 30s were middle-aged; hardly anyone lived to the ripe old age of 80. John did, but he didn't ease into retirement. Instead he was on his way to try to heal a schism in the Church when he died. Our society today boasts a lot of folks in their later decades. Like John, many of them lead active lives. But some aren't so fortunate. Weakness or ill health keeps them confined and lonely—waiting to hear from us. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Studio Lwów tym razem oprócz Lwowa odwiedziło również Stanisławów. Przybliżyliśmy kolędowanie w parafii św. Antoniego i pracę Centrum Kultury Polskiej i Dialogu Międzykulturowego. Stanisława Lech (Pnikut) wykonała kolędę, która napisał jej przodek w czasie I wojny światowej. Sławomir Bystry, proboszcz parafii św. Antoniego we Lwowie: Mamy jubileusz 800 lat od pierwszego – można tak powiedzieć - Bożego Narodzenia w Greccio. Franciszkanie mają w tym roku wiele jubileuszy. Najważniejszy dla nas jest jubileusz 800 lat naszej reguły franciszkańskiej, czyli takiego bardzo ważnego dokumentu, który otrzymał Franciszek od papieża i dzięki temu stworzył zakon. To podstawa, ważny dokument dla naszego zakonu. No i właśnie Franciszek wracał z Rzymu do Asyżu, to po drodze zatrzymał się, bo było Boże Narodzenie, było święto, zatrzymał się w Greccio. (…) Wymyślił sobie, że zrobi i to, co było w Betlejem, czyli szopka. Był żłóbek, były zwierzęta, takie jakby pierwsze jasełka, pierwsza szopka. Więc dzisiaj w tym roku my świętujemy 800 lat od tego wydarzenia, czyli początek szopek, jasełek, różnego rodzaju, wszystkiego. Danuta Stefanko o pracy Centrum Kultury Polskiej i Dialogu Europejskiego (Stanisławów/Iwano-Framkiwsk): Wojna zmieniła troszeczkę kierunek naszej działalności, a w zasadzie uzupełniła dlatego, że od założenia Centrum prowadziliśmy działalność kulturalną, oświatową, kursy języka polskiego, różne wydarzenia dotyczące upamiętnienia ważnych rocznic czy też obchody świąt narodowych. Natomiast od 2022 roku, w zasadzie od 25 lutego, zaczęliśmy też działalność humanitarną, działalność pomocową. 25 lutego Pierwsza Dama pani Agata Kornhauser)-Duda zadzwoniła do pani dyrektor Marii Osidacz z pytaniem czego potrzebujemy, w jaki sposób można nam pomóc? No i właśnie od tego dnia zaczęliśmy sprowadzać pomoc humanitarną, jedzenie, leki, w miarę możliwości też środki higieny. I te wszystkie rzeczy były przekazywane i nadal są przekazywane żołnierzom, też osobom cywilnym, które potrzebują. W strefach frontowych też bardzo często trafiają na front do żołnierzy. Audycję prowadzili Wojciech Metody Jankowski i Artur Żak.

- W tym roku chcemy zaznaczyć, że mija 800 lat od pierwszych jasełek. Jasełka rozpoczął św. Franciszek z Asyżu w Greccio. To tam poprosił wiernych, by się przebrali w postacie z jasełek i przyszli do żłóbka pokłonić się Jezusowi - wyjaśniał w Dwójce Piotr Giertych, przewodniczący Fundacji Orszak Trzech Króli.

Vypočujte si posledný príhovor o odkaze Františkovho Betlehema v Greccio pre Nový rok 2024.

Hace 800 años la humanidad celebra la creación de la primera representación del nacimiento de Jesús de Nazareth, como una iniciativa de San Francisco de Asís, quien lo realizó como un tributo a este acto histórico, religioso y espiritual. Lo hizo en una caverna de la zona de la Toscana, en el monte Greccio en Italia en el año 1.233 y desde entonces en muchos países se hacen todo tipo de pesebres, que mantienen como amalgama la convicción de la fe. En Costa Rica también está la tradición del pasito para el nacimiento del Niño Dios y los hay de dos tipos. El típico que usa aserrín de colores y otros elementos autóctonos y el bíblico que tiene una representación más apegada a la recreación de Belén. Repasamos una serie de hechos e historias en torno a diferentes variantes de cómo se hacen, se recrean y se mantienen como un testimonio que pasa de generación en generación. Para poner en perspectiva este relato, conversaremos con el historiador, José María “Milo” Junco.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, presidente della fondazione Univerde e già ministro e promotore delle vittoriose campagne #pizzaUnesco e #cantoliricounesco e sostenitore di #cucinaitalianaUnesco, rilancia dal presepe vivente di Pietrelcina, insieme al sindaco Salvatore Mazzone, una nuova sfida per riconoscere l'arte presepiale italiana a patrimonio dell'umanità riconosciuto dall'Unesco. "Come per il canto lirico dopo anni di proposte e dichiarazioni occorre un impegno deciso di governo e società civile perché negli 800 anni del primo presepe vivente realizzato da San Francesco e del millennio dai primi atti che citano il presepe napoletano - afferma - si proponga ufficialmente la candidatura di quest'arte tipicamente italiana che si è poi diffusa in tutto il mondo. Da Assisi a Napoli, da Greccio a Pietrelcina il presepe è parte della cultura italiana e un'arte che coinvolge le comunità".mgg/gtr

On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the light and peace of the birth of Jesus, we're joyous, but we also wonder how much gentleness is in our world. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about coming together amid the brokenness of our world, including the story of St. Francis 800 years ago in Greccio, Italy. Opening music, "A Light Will Shine On Us This Day" and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Closing song, "Happy Birthday, Jesus," provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Produced Dec. 24, 2023. Podcast #282. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Esattamente 800 anni fa, Francesco d'Assisi dava il via a un'esperienza di devozione e fede che ha segnato profondamente le tradizioni europee legate alla celebrazione del Natale. L'affresco nella grotta di Greccio ne da testimonianza e ci racconta dei sentimenti di un santo che non ha eguali.Se le arti plastiche e figurative si sono espresse con visibile risultato nel corso dei secoli sul tema della nascita di Cristo, la musica ha proseguito la sua strada intrapresa nei primi secoli del cristianesimo e mutata, con pregevole risultato, sino al tardo medioevo. Natale e Medioevo sono dunque divenuti un binomio caratterizzante di cui vogliamo parlare con un esperto di questi repertori, Massimiliano Dragoni dell'ensemble Anonima Frottolisti.

Edward Stourton presents a special Christmas Eve edition of Sunday, featuring live carols from Manchester Chamber Choir.On Christmas Eve in 1223, in cave near the cliffside village of Greccio in Italy, St Francis of Assisi created what's thought to be the first nativity scene. It was staged for the local villagers and it was a 'living scene' featuring people and animals. Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene's fascinating story and enduring appeal.There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year. Shaimaa Khalil reports from the birthplace of Jesus. Rev Dr Munther Isaac, Dean of Bethlehem Bible College, has created a nativity scene in his church directly inspired by the suffering endured as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict. He reflects on it with Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner.Carol singing is another much-loved tradition at this time of year. But how many of us have really thought about where our favourite carols come from? The composer and conductor Andrew Gant traces the weird and wonderful history of our carol tradition in his book "Deck The Hall". He says, “it can be a bit like trying to sweep up all the stray pine needles when you've taken down your Christmas tree: there's always a corner you find you haven't reached.”Producers: Dan Tierney and Alexa Good Editor: Helen Grady.

Era la víspera de Navidad del año 1223 en Greccio, un pequeño pueblo italiano de la provincia de Rieti, San Francisco de Asís inspiró la representación del nacimiento de Jesús, dando origen al que sería el primer pesebre de la historia.

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Letošnje praznovanje božiča je res prav posebno. Danes smo prižgali še zadnjo, četrto svečko na adventnem vencu. Hkrati pa nas danes čaka tudi obhajanje prvega svetega večera in za njim še polnočnice. Letošnje praznovanje božiča pa je prav posebno tudi za nas, frančiškane, saj obhajamo 800-letnico postavitve prvih jaslic. Ne takih, kakršne postavljamo po naših cerkvah in domovih, ampak lahko bi rekli živih jaslic. Vse skupaj se je začelo, ko je malo več kot pred 800 leti naš redovni ustanovitelj sv. Frančišek Asiški poromal v Sveto deželo in v Betlehemu obiskal tudi votlino, v kateri se je rodil Jezus. Verjetno je tam dobil zamisel, da bi na prav poseben način obhajal božič. Ko je leta 1223 obiskal papeža Honorija III., je od njega dobil posebno dovoljenje za obhajanje svete maše zunaj cerkve. Tako se je na poti iz Rima skupaj z brati ustavil v vasici Greccio, kjer je živel njegov prijatelj Janez Vellita. Frančišek je prosil Janeza, naj na svojem posestvu v skalnati votlini pripravi vse tako, da bodo lahko v njej obhajali božič. Frančišek je namreč želel na konkreten način doživeti, kako je bilo videti Jezusovo rojstvo. Zato so votlino nastlali s slamo, vanjo privedli vola in osla ter postavili jasli, ki so bile za oltar. Ko je napočila sveta noč, so k votlini prišli ljudje s svečami in baklami, Frančiškovi bratje pa so prepevali psalme in hvalnice. Opolnoči so v votlini darovali mašo, pri kateri je Frančišek kot diakon pel evangelij, po njem pa je zbrane nagovoril še v pridigi. Bil je močno ganjen in v goreči ljubezni do Jezusa ni mogel izgovoriti njegovega imena, ampak je ves čas govoril o betlehemskem detetu. Prvi Frančiškov življenjepisec Tomaž Čelanski je zapisal, da se je takrat zgodil poseben čudež. Nekdo od navzočih je na jaslih zagledal dojenčka, ki je ležal kakor mrtev. Ko je Frančišek stopil k njemu in ga vzel v naročje, je dojenček oživel. Simbolno sporočilo tega dogodka pa je, da je Frančišek z ljubeznijo do Jezusa to ljubezen vnel tudi v srcih drugih ljudi. Med drugim tudi s tem, ko je na tak poseben način obhajal božič in tako postavil prve žive jaslice. Predvsem pa je Frančišek poudarjal, da se Jezus ni rodil samo na božični dan, ampak da se rojeva vsak dan, ko Sveti Duh pri maši po duhovnikovih rokah posveti kruh in vino v Kristusovo telo in kri. Naj nas letošnje obhajanje božiča, tudi ob 800. obletnici postavitve prvih jaslic v Grecciu, znova in znova spominja na to skrivnost – da nismo sami, da je Jezus – Emanuel, Bog z nami. Ne le pred več kot 2000 leti, ampak tudi tukaj in zdaj. Pri vsaki sveti maši in vsakič, ko je med nami, saj je sam rekel: »Kjer sta dva ali so trije zbrani v mojem imenu, tam sem jaz sredi med njimi.« To je tisti večni božič med nami.

Friends of the Rosary: This year marks the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity scene established by St. Francis of Assisi in a cave in the Italian town of Greccio. The saint staged the Nativity in the year 1223 as a way to spread the story of Christmas. St. Francis wanted to highlight the amazement, joy, and humility of the Lord in the grotto of Bethlehem. The spirit of sobriety and humility of the Nativity contrasts with the consumerism that corrodes the meaning of Christmas. “The Nativity scene was created to bring us back to what matters: to God who comes to dwell among us. It helps us understand what matters and also the social relationships of Jesus in that moment, the family, Joseph and Mary, and loved ones, the shepherds,” Pope Francis said. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠December 23, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Editorial A exactamente 800 años de aquel primer Belén viviente realizado por San Francisco de Asís, en el cual introdujo al pueblo italiano de Greccio en el corazón del auténtico Belén, el Hogar de la Madre ha organizado por primera vez en Estados Unidos, y más concretamente en Jacksonville (Florida), un belén viviente, transformando la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción en otra ciudad de Belén. ‌Nuestras noticias están enfocadas a la Navidad y comentaremos cómo se vive este tiempo en distintos lugares del mundo, tradiciones, alimentos, oraciones…. ‌ Noticias internacionales En primer lugar, una oración de bendición del árbol de Navidad Carta del niño Joseph Ratzinger a Jesús pidiendo 3 regalos por Navidad Tradiciones católicas de Navidad en Latinoamérica ‌ Noticias nacionales Dulces navideños de los conventos: una tradición artesanal y espiritual Así vive la Navidad Puy Du Fou España ‌ Noticias de Navidad de la Santa Sede La historia de los belenes por los Museos Vaticanos El belén del Papa Francisco La Navidad de 1223

Raccolta delle catechesi natalizie di Papa Francesco tenute in occasione delle udienze generali del mercoledì. 1. 18/12/2013: Catechesi sul Natale 2. 30/12/2015: Il Natale nel Giubileo della Misericordia > 00:07:20 3. 27/12/2017: Natale del Signore Gesù > 00:15:50 4. 19/12/2018: Natale: le sorprese che piacciono a Dio > 00:25:20 5. 18/12/2019: Il Presepe, Vangelo domestico > 00:35:35 6. 23/12/2020: Catechesi sul Natale > 00:44:00 7. 22/12/2021: La nascita di Gesù > 00:53:55 8. 28/12/2022: Il Natale con San Francesco di Sales > 01:05:35 9. 20/12/2023: Il Presepe di Greccio, scuola di sobrietà e di gioia > 01:17:00 10. Canti natalizi > 01:25:35 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esercizi-spirituali/message

En nuestro episodio navideño de 2023 celebramos un aniversario muy especial. Hace 800 años en una gruta de Greccio, Italia, Francisco de Asis realizó una representación del nacimiento de Jesús. Este hecho se considera cómo el punto de partida de uno de los íconos navideños más importantes en Iberoamérica y el mundo: el Pesebre, Nacimiento o Belén. Más allá de cualquier interpretación religiosa, queremos hacer en este capítulo un homenaje a las tradiciones culturales y familiares que tiene la navidad en América Latina. Pero nuestro mensaje más importante es recordar el hecho principal que guardan todos los Pesebres: la celebración de la llegada de la vida, un mensaje que cobra todavía más pertinencia en nuestro cruel presente.   Aprovechamos para despedirnos por este año y agradecerle a toda esta comunidad de oyentes por su apoyo, sus comentarios y por siempre estar presentes.¡Felices Fiestas y nos preparamos para un 2024 con muchas más historias poderosas!. Abrazo de corazón   Notas el espisodio: MUBI nos esta patrocinando!, MUBI es una plataforma de cine curada a mano donde podrás descubrir una película nueva todos los días. Ingresa a mubi.com/dianauribe y obtén 30 días gratis de películas Lo que pasó en Greccio, Italia, hace ya 800 años Los pesebres napolitanos, los primeros antecedentes de nuestro actual pesebre La belleza y la entrañable particularidad de los pesebres quiteños    Síguenos en nuestras Redes Sociales!  Facebook:   / dianauribe.fm   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianauribef... Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianauribefm?lang=es Pagina web: https://www.dianauribe.fm

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Was macht die Faszination von Weihnachtskrippen aus? Warum lassen sie seit 800 Jahren Kinderaugen leuchten und Erwachsene träumen? Wenn man den Weg der Krippen von Greccio über Rom und Neapel nach München verfolgt, wird deutlich: Krippen haben nicht nur kulturellen oder religiösen Wert, sondern auch eine psychologische Dimension. Sie sind kleine Symbole des weihnachtlichen Friedens, den Völker in aller Welt erhoffen. Krippen führen auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise die Sehnsucht nach Erlösung aus Elend und Not vor Augen, ja, nach der mystischen Geburt des Göttlichen in jedem Menschen.

Letos mineva 800 let, od kar je sveti Frančišek Asiški v votlini Greccio v osrednji Italiji postavil prve božične jaslice. O njihovem sporočilu in zgodovinskem razvoju z dr. patrom Robert Bahčič, rektorjem Slovenskega Marijinega narodnega svetišča na Brezjah. Ob baziliki Marije Pomagaj je pred 22. leti vrata odprl tudi Muzej jaslic, ki hrani preko 450 jaslic iz različnih krajev po svetu.

Bei der heutigen Generalaudienz hat Papst Franziskus den Blick auf das nahende Weihnachtsfest gerichtet. Vor 800 Jahren hat der hl. Franz von Assisi die bekannte Tradition der Weihnachtskrippe begründet. Der Papst hat ausgehend von diesem franziskanischen Jubiläum an die Bedeutung der Einfachheit und des Staunens vor dem göttlichen Kind in der Krippe erinnert. In persönlichen Worten ermutigt er die Gläubigen, den Blick auf das zu richten, was an Weihnachten wirklich zählt. Es übersetzt Stefan von Kempis von Radio Vatikan.

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The two poems that I shared Francis and the Crib at Greccio and Winter Drive Along The A66 will be available on my substack page The Anxious Poet's Substack The Kate Rusby song is from her album While Mortals Sleep Listen . The Phamie Gow version of Emily Dickinson's poem “Hope” is the thing with feathers can be heard here Listen. The article by Edward Kessler Jewish-Muslim dialogue: feeling the other's pain can be found in the Tablet - 7th December 2023. The book by Zambia Malik is called We Are Muslim's Please.  Have a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Adrian x 

Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a time to reflect on the love and hope he brought into the world.The Franciscan Order has a rich tradition of embracing the simplicity and joy of Christmas, particularly through the portrayal of the Nativity scene.Christmas traditions vary around the world, but they all highlight the common themes of love, joy, and giving.The Christmas tree symbolizes eternal life and hope, and decorating it together as a family creates lasting memories and strengthens bonds.To make Christmas more meaningful, spend quality time with loved ones, engage in acts of kindness, and create meaningful traditions.Incorporating acts of kindness and charity into Christmas celebrations helps to spread the true spirit of the holiday.It is important to be inclusive and considerate of those for whom Christmas may be a sad or lonely time.Embracing the love, joy, and hope of the Christmas season can have a transformative impact on our lives and the lives of others. Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. LongFor further Information visit our Website OurWalkTogether.comor contact: Paul@ourwalktogether.com

The perfect Christmas holiday Day Trip from Rome is a visit to the northern Lazio hill town, Greccio. It's a tiny little town but this year it's the central focus of the Christmas holiday season worldwide. Why? It's where Saint Francis of Assisi created the original Nativity Scene (Presepe in Italian) in 1223 exactly 800 years ago. My husband and I visit Greccio frequently, and have for many years: it's in the Sabine hills just above Contigliano where our family is from. If you decide to make a Day Trip to Greccio, I've got you covered with everything you need to know, including the best places to eat in the area. Have a listen to learn all about it…

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist, “the voice of one crying in the desert,” during his Angelus message on the second Sunday of Advent. Noting that the image of the barren desert as a place of preaching may “seem like two contradictory images,” they are in fact reconciled through the figure of John the Baptist as his voice “is linked to the genuineness of his experience and the clarity of his heart.” The pope also noted that the desert is a “place of silence and essentials, where someone cannot afford to dwell on useless things but needs to concentrate on what is indispensable in order to live.” Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, the Holy Father commemorated the anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. The pope also took a moment to draw attention to a recent prisoner exchange between the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256237/pope-angelus-through-silence-and-prayer-we-make-space-for-jesus The Vatican unveiled its annual Nativity scene on December 9, paying special tribute to the origins of the beloved tradition on its 800th anniversary. The scene in Saint Peter's Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manger but also Saint Francis of Assisi, who organized the first Nativity scene in a cave in the Italian village of Greccio on Christmas Eve in 1223. Over a thousand people gathered in the square for the event, which included moments of catechesis, an explanation of how the scene was put together, and the signing of seasonal hymns. The Vatican's Greccio-inspired Nativity scene does not include live animals and people as Saint Francis' original did, but it does feature life-sized terracotta figures, crafted by renowned Neapolitan sculptor Antonio Cantone. At the center of the scene is the now-empty manger, where a figure of the newborn savior will be placed on Christmas Eve. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256236/vatican-unveils-nativity-scene-honoring-st-francis-of-assisi-and-devotion-s-800-year-old-origin Today, the Church celebrates Pope Saint Damasus. Throughout his papacy, Damasus spoke out against major heresies in the church and encouraged production of the Vulgate Bible with his support for Saint Jerome. He helped reconcile the relations between the Church of Rome and the Church of Antioch, and encouraged the veneration of martyrs. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-damasus-pope-81

Nicola Galiazzo"La tenerezza dipinta"800 anni da GreccioUn percorso sulla spiritualità del NataleEdizioni Messaggero Padovawww.edizionimessaggero.itA 800 anni dal 24 dicembre 1223 quando san Francesco realizzò il primo presepe a Greccio, questo libro propone un viaggio nella spiritualità del Natale attraverso la bellezza dell'arte. Una immersione nella tenerezza di Dio che si svela all'uomo, fino a diventare uomo egli stesso. Ci accompagneranno due artisti che hanno dipinto il complesso della Basilica del Santo di Padova: Altichiero da Zevio e Ubaldo Oppi. Sullo sfondo l'esperienza spirituale di Francesco di Assisi interpretata artisticamente da Giotto. Una meditazione artistica: brani dai Vangeli, semplici ed evocative parole, immagini splendide e coinvolgenti per prepararsi al Natale e gustarne in pienezza la gioia.Nicola Galiazzo, frate minore conventuale, ha ottenuto la laurea in architettura presso l'Università IUAV di Venezia e il baccalaureato in teologia presso la Facoltà teologica del Triveneto di Padova. Ha studiato arte e architettura per la liturgia presso il Pontificio Istituto Liturgico Sant'Anselmo di Roma. Nel 2017, presso la Basilica del Santo a Padova, dà avvio al progetto “Pellegrini in Arte”, una serie di percorsi di catechesi con l'ausilio dell'arte. Attualmente fa parte dell'Equipe di Pastorale dell'Arte della Basilica di Sant'Antonio a Padova.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Advent Day of Recollection for Columbia Students and the Leonine Forum December 2, 2023 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.2.23_Advent_and_Greccio_1.mp3 The post Advent within the Perspective of the 800th Anniversary of the Nativity Scene of Greccio, 2023 Leonine Forum NYC Advent Recollection, December 2, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Compie 800 anni il presepe vivente realizzato da San Francesco d'Assisi. Nella notte di Natale del 1223 venne infatti riproposta la natività in una grotta nei pressi di Greccio, oggi in provincia di Rieti. Quella ricostruzione di quanto avvenne nella capanna di Betlemme è rapidamente diventata una tradizione culturale e popolare ancora prima di essere un appuntamento religioso. Il messaggio del presepe è ancora di estrema attualità: il disagio in cui Gesù nasce, la povertà che lo circonda, la fragilità di un bambino, che ha bisogno di essere accudito e riscaldato, la Terrasanta, ora martoriata da una guerra, proprio come ai tempi di San Francesco. Con Fra Giovanni, Santuario francescano di Greccio, Mons. Vito Piccinonna, vescovo di Rieti, Massimiliano Impeciati, presidente proloco Greccio e Enrico Bressan, fondatore e presidente di Fondaco Italia.

Virtus Maria Zallot"Nei cieli del Medioevo"Festa del Libro Medievale e Antico di Saluzzowww.salonelibro.itSabato 21 ottobre 2023, ore 19:00Il Quartiere, Saluzzo"Nei cieli del Medioevo"Lezione di Virtus Maria ZallotI cieli dell'immaginario medievale sono attraversati da insospettabile traffico di persone che salgono, scendono e viaggiano, ricorrendo a soluzioni straordinarie o a improbabili espedienti. Attraverso racconti e immagini, se ne analizzeranno tipologie ed esempi.Domenica 22 ottobre 2023, ore 16:30Il Quartiere, Saluzzo"Il presepe di San Francesco. Storia del Natale di Greccio"Virtus Maria Zallot presenta il libro postumo di Chiara FrugoniA 800 anni dal primo presepe qual è la storia della sua invenzione? Avvincente e suggestivo, il racconto della più grande studiosa del santo di Assisi«Voglio evocare il ricordo di quel Bambino nato a Betlemme, e in qualche modo vedere con gli occhi del cuore i disagi in cui si è trovato per la mancanza delle cose necessarie a un neonato, e come fu adagiato in una greppia quando fu messo sul fieno tra il bue e l'asino». Con queste parole – secondo il suo primo biografo – Francesco chiede a un fedele amico di Greccio di predisporre quanto serve per realizzare il presepe. Ma dove sono i personaggi principali, la Madonna e il bambino? Perché mai Francesco sceglie di rappresentare il Natale solo attraverso la greppia colma di fieno, fra due animali non nominati dai vangeli canonici? Saper leggere e mettere a confronto le fonti con rigore e sottigliezza, saper decifrare le immagini con acume finissimo: armata degli strumenti in cui eccelleva, Chiara Frugoni si avvicina – e noi con lei – alla figura del santo di Assisi, illuminando la vera posta in gioco del Natale di Greccio, quel potente messaggio di pace che dal 1223 ancora oggi vibra di una mai sopita spiritualità rivoluzionaria.Chiara Frugoni (1940-2022) ha insegnato Storia medievale nelle Università di Pisa, Roma e Parigi. Tra i suoi numerosi libri segnaliamo, per il Mulino, «Vivere nel Medioevo. Donne, uomini e soprattutto bambini» (2017), «Uomini e animali nel Medioevo. Storie fantastiche e feroci» (2018), «Paradiso vista Inferno. Buon governo e tirannide nel Medioevo di Ambrogio Lorenzetti» (2019), «Paure medievali. Epidemie, prodigi, fine del tempo» (2020), «Donne medievali. Sole, indomite, avventurose» (2021) e «A letto nel Medioevo. Come e con chi» (2022).Virtus Zallot è docente di Storia dell'Arte medievale all'Accademia di Belle Arti SantaGiulia di Brescia. Studia l'arte quale comunicazione visiva, in relazione a funzione e contesto; indaga la storia ‘minore' e l'immaginario medievali attraverso fonti iconografiche e letterarie.Autrice di saggi, per Il Mulino di Bologna ha pubblicato Sulle teste nel Medioevo. Storie e immagini di capelli (2021) e Con i piedi nel Medioevo. Gesti e calzature nell'arte e nell'immaginario (2018).Per Il Giornale dell'Arte scrive articoli, recensioni e i cicli Piccole storie dal Medioevo. Interviene con contributi tematici alla trasmissione GEO, su Rai3. Nel 2022 e nel 2023 è stata ospite al Festival del Medioevo di Gubbio. Su incarico di Enti pubblici e di Istituzioni culturali e scolastiche ha ideato e coordinato progetti di promozione e valorizzazione del patrimonio artistico, curando eventi e laboratori didattici. È autrice e formatrice per La Scuola SEI Academy.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

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Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 245The Saint of the day is Blessed John of ParmaBlessed John of Parma's Story The seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in Parma, Italy, in 1209. It was when he was a young philosophy professor known for his piety and learning that God called him to bid good-bye to the world he was used to and enter the new world of the Franciscan Order. After his profession, John was sent to Paris to complete his theological studies. Ordained to the priesthood, he was appointed to teach theology at Bologna, then Naples, and finally Rome. In 1245, Pope Innocent IV called a general council in the city of Lyons, France. Crescentius, the Franciscan minister general at the time, was ailing and unable to attend. In his place he sent Friar John, who made a deep impression on the Church leaders gathered there. Two years later, when the same pope presided at the election of a minister general of the Franciscans, he remembered Friar John well and held him up as the man best qualified for the office. And so in 1247, John of Parma was elected to be minister general. The surviving disciples of St. Francis rejoiced in his election, expecting a return to the spirit of poverty and humility of the early days of the Order. And they were not disappointed. As general of the Order, John traveled on foot, accompanied by one or two companions, to practically all of the Franciscan convents in existence. Sometimes he would arrive and not be recognized, remaining there for a number of days to test the true spirit of the brothers. The pope called on John to serve as legate to Constantinople, where he was most successful in winning back the schismatic Greeks. Upon his return, he asked that someone else take his place to govern the Order. At John's urging, Saint Bonaventure was chosen to succeed him. John took up a life of prayer in the hermitage at Greccio. Many years later, John learned that the Greeks who had been reconciled with the Church for a time, had relapsed into schism. Though 80 years old by then, John received permission from Pope Nicholas IV to return to the East in an effort to restore unity once again. On his way, John fell sick and died. He was beatified in 1781. The liturgical feast of Blessed John of Parma is celebrated on March 20. Reflection In the 13th century, people in their 30s were middle-aged; hardly anyone lived to the ripe old age of 80. John did, but he didn't ease into retirement. Instead he was on his way to try to heal a schism in the Church when he died. Our society today boasts a lot of folks in their later decades. Like John, many of them lead active lives. But some aren't so fortunate. Weakness or ill health keeps them confined and lonely—waiting to hear from us. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Monday, March 20th - 2023 – Bl. John of Parma John of Parma was an Italian Franciscan friar and theologian who served as one of the first Ministers General of the Order of Friars Minor from 1247 to 1257. He was elected with the support of the rigorist branch of the Order, and he set out to visit every community of friars to know personally the state of the Order. He also traveled to Spain and the East for an embassy to the Eastern Orthodox Church. John retired to the hermitage at the village of Greccio after his generalate and lived in voluntary exile and complete solitude. However, he was later accused of Joachimism and was submitted to a canonical process. Upon his acquittal, he returned to Greccio and continued his life of prayer and work. It was there, it is said, that an angel once served his Mass Bl. John of Parma, Pray for us. INTRO – Good morning Happy Friday ; Donald Trump going to get arrested tomorrow? And – at 15 past the hour we are going to talk about a Cardinal Burke calls for Heresy Trials + Dylan Mulvaney calls out Daily Wire And - In the next hour we will playing our fear and trembling game show My friend Ryan Grant's wife Sarah Grant. Please keep their family in your prayers. She is survived by her Husband Ryan Grant and her 9 kids including a newborn. https://www.givesendgo.com/sarah-grant The Virgo Pater O JOSEPH, virgin father of JESUS, most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary, pray for us daily to the SON of GOD, that, armed with the weapons of his grace, we may fight as we ought in life, and be crowned by Him in death. Ant. Behold the faithful and prudent servant whom the LORD set over his house. V/. Pray for us, holy Joseph. R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of CHRIST. Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Tito Social Media Twitter: @TitoEdwards Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac YouTube: Glad Trad Podcast Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Vypočujte si prvý príhovor o prvom betleheme svätého Františka v roku 1223: o kontexte Františkovej prítomnosti v obci Greccio

El 1 de diciembre de 2019, primer domingo de Adviento, el Papa Francisco firmó en Greccio, Italia, la carta apostólica Admirabile signum sobre el significado y el valor del pesebre o "belén" en Navidad, una tradición que ayuda a transmitir la fe de padres a hijos. La ofrecemos leída por el P. Benito Pérez Lopo.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mass in the Morning Lectionary: 200The Saint of the day is Christmas at GreccioThe Story of Christmas at Greccio What better way to prepare for the arrival of the Christ Child than to take a brief journey to Greccio, the spot in central Italy where Saint Francis of Assisi created the first Christmas crib in the year 1223. Francis, recalling a visit he had made years before to Bethlehem, resolved to create the manger he had seen there. The ideal spot was a cave in nearby Greccio. He would find a baby—we're not sure if it was a live infant or the carved image of a baby—hay upon which to lay him, an ox and an ass to stand beside the manger. Word went out to the people of the town. At the appointed time, they arrived carrying torches and candles. One of the friars began celebrating Mass. Francis himself gave the sermon. His biographer, Thomas of Celano, recalls that Francis “stood before the manger…overcome with love and filled with a wonderful happiness…” For Francis, the simple celebration was meant to recall the hardships Jesus suffered even as an infant, a savior who chose to become poor for our sake, a truly human Jesus. Tonight, as we pray around the Christmas cribs in our homes, we welcome into our hearts that same Savior. Reflection God's choice to give human beings free will was from the beginning a decision to be helpless in human hands. With the birth of Jesus, God made the divine helplessness very clear to us, for a human infant is totally dependent on the loving response of other people. Our natural response to a baby is to open our arms as Francis did–to the infant of Bethlehem, and to the God who made us all. Enjoy this celebration of Greccio! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

E224 Christmas a Greccio, Crumpas Gonna Get You, Christmas Rant 2022 Edition by Paul George

Il termine presepio deriva dalla parola latina praesaepe, che siginifica mangiatoia, composto da prae (innanzi) e saepes (recinto), ovvero luogo che ha davanti un recinto. Nel significato comune il presepe indica la scena della nascita di Cristo, derivata dalle sacre rappresentazioni medievali. La tradizione, tutta italiana, del Presepe risale all'epoca di San Francesco d'Assisi che ne XIII secolo realizzò a Greccio la prima rappresentazione vivente della Natività.

Join Brent Anderson as he tells stories from his experiences in the Enchanted Mountains of the Alleghany River Valley, in rural Uganda, and in the challenges of health care in Sacramento. Brent opens up learnings gleaned from work with trauma, poverty, healing divisions, and equipping people with skills do dialogue across polarities, thus deepening relationships and strengthening communal resilience.   From Brent's interview: “As a chaplain…. I learned so much more about the movement of Spirit in and through the lives of my patients that were experiencing it in such a practical way. You know, from the powerful ways the Spirit moves in our vulnerability and our pain, and also what really is mattering to people; many graced moments of "the ordinary".  But I was also present to the utterly extraordinary. I got to hear over a hundred first-hand near-death experiences. As people would recount these vivid encounters when they reached kind of that brink of death and then have this experience of this luminous divine healing light, or encountering past family members. … The ministry was like an extreme sport. It was the extremes of trauma and the extremes of grace. Sometimes in the exact same encounter.”   “The area of town where our clinic and hospital are is an area where there's a lot of poverty where people have significant social challenges, higher rates of traumatic upbringings, and that also does include human trafficking. This clinic team, feeling the horror of the reality of human trafficking, wondered if they could do something more about it. And so fast forward … to just two years later, this team had successfully established the nation's very first medical home for human trafficking survivors; it's a key part now of a multi-agency process that wraps survivors with the kind of multiple layers of support. They found their passion in service and went on to literally write the book in trauma informed care for survivors of human trafficking. … Our physicians, our nurses, our medical assistants all coalesced around this ministry. And this medical home model for survivors of human trafficking is now being replicated nationwide.” “For me, the most important part of spiritual direction is Franciscan presence. It's so core to the work. The inner quiet and the prevalent attention creates spaciousness to welcome the soul of the other. I think of it as Franciscan hospitality, but at the level of soul. … I think that's the power of Franciscan presence in spiritual direction that helps people be open to the healing and the integrated work of the Spirit.”   “I think the Franciscan values of active peacemaking and tending in an integral ecology contains the wisdom that our world needs right now to bridge the divides that we have today. I'm stunned that all of our children go through an education system where they learn about science and history and math and a foreign language, but they never learn the language of the heart and how to deeply listen to the soul of another human being. And while trained chaplains and spiritual directors do this with Franciscan presence on a professional level, I think we'd live in such a more connected and loving place if even a critical mass of us had some training in how to hold this kind of space for each other.”   For a full transcript, please include episode number and email: fslfpodcast@fslf.org.   References: St. Bonaventure University: https://www.sbu.edu/ and Mount Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Community: https://mountainonline.org/   Franciscan School of Theology (FST): https://www.fst.edu/ ; FST was previously in Berkeley, part of the Graduate Theological Union: https://www.gtu.edu/schools-and-centers#schools   Alleghany River and the Enchanted Mountains: https://enchantedmountains.com/page/about ;  for some comic relief in this substantial conversation, rope swing over a river: https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42014/index.html   Semester at Sea: https://www.semesteratsea.org/   Spiritual Exercises, Jesuit 30-day retreat: https://thejesuitpost.org/2021/09/jesuit-101-the-spiritual-exercises-the-heart-of-the-jesuits/   Greccio, the story of the first live nativity, initiated by Saint Francis, in Greccio Italy, 1 Celano 30:84-87: https://www.franciscantradition.org/francis-of-assisi-early-documents/the-saint/the-life-of-saint-francis-by-thomas-of-celano/695-fa-ed-1-page-254   “If you want peace, work for justice” – a quote by Pope Paul VI. An introductory article that links to the original text and further resources: https://www.catholicjournal.us/2011/08/04/if-you-want-peace-work-for-justice/   Millennium Villages: https://www.millenniumpromise.org/millenniumvillages    World Health Organization Global Fund: an article re: HIV and health systems https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2021-who-and-global-fund-sign-cooperation-agreement-to-scale-up-hiv-tb-and-malaria-interventions-and-strengthen-health-systems   Child mortality from easily preventable disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/children-reducing-mortality   History of Leprosy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_leprosy ; an exploration of Saint Francis' doing penance, showing mercy with lepers: https://friarmusings.com/2012/11/09/francis-of-assisi-a-period-of-crisis-embracing-the-leper/   Near-Death Experiences: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_experience     CommonSpirit Health (formerly Dignity Health) Human Trafficking, trauma response, training resources:  https://commonspiritpophealth.org/programs-tools/violence-human-trafficking/   Wendy Barnes: https://www.dignityhealth.org/hello-humankindness/human-trafficking/survivor-led-and-survivor-informed and her book: “And Life Continues: Sex Trafficking and My Journey to Freedom”: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Continues-Trafficking-Journey-Freedom/dp/1502304171   Healing Divisions, founded by Brent Anderson: https://healingdivisions.org/ ; "Conflict to Connection: Science & Spirituality for Engaging Across Divides" Zoom retreat: https://healingdivisions.org/conflict-to-connection Healing Divisions Spiritual Direction Ministry:  https://healingdivisions.org/spiritual-direction ,   Spiritual Directors International: https://www.sdicompanions.org/ ; spiritual directors accompany individuals or groups in deepening their spiritual lives and their relationship with God. See interview with Teresa Blythe: https://youtu.be/b6l7UN9wxEg; for further exploration, listen to Sister Michelle at: https://40minutesoffaith.com/podcast/spiritualdirection

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Third Week of Lent Lectionary: 237All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Blessed John of ParmaThe seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in Parma, Italy, in 1209. It was when he was a young philosophy professor known for his piety and learning that God called him to bid good-bye to the world he was used to and enter the new world of the Franciscan Order. After his profession, John was sent to Paris to complete his theological studies. Ordained to the priesthood, he was appointed to teach theology at Bologna, then Naples, and finally Rome. In 1245, Pope Innocent IV called a general council in the city of Lyons, France. Crescentius, the Franciscan minister general at the time, was ailing and unable to attend. In his place he sent Friar John, who made a deep impression on the Church leaders gathered there. Two years later, when the same pope presided at the election of a minister general of the Franciscans, he remembered Friar John well and held him up as the man best qualified for the office. And so in 1247, John of Parma was elected to be minister general. The surviving disciples of St. Francis rejoiced in his election, expecting a return to the spirit of poverty and humility of the early days of the Order. And they were not disappointed. As general of the Order, John traveled on foot, accompanied by one or two companions, to practically all of the Franciscan convents in existence. Sometimes he would arrive and not be recognized, remaining there for a number of days to test the true spirit of the brothers. The pope called on John to serve as legate to Constantinople, where he was most successful in winning back the schismatic Greeks. Upon his return, he asked that someone else take his place to govern the Order. At John's urging, Saint Bonaventure was chosen to succeed him. John took up a life of prayer in the hermitage at Greccio. Many years later, John learned that the Greeks who had been reconciled with the Church for a time, had relapsed into schism. Though 80 years old by then, John received permission from Pope Nicholas IV to return to the East in an effort to restore unity once again. On his way, John fell sick and died. He was beatified in 1781. The liturgical feast of Blessed John of Parma is celebrated on March 20. Reflection In the 13th century, people in their 30s were middle-aged; hardly anyone lived to the ripe old age of 80. John did, but he didn't ease into retirement. Instead he was on his way to try to heal a schism in the Church when he died. Our society today boasts a lot of folks in their later decades. Like John, many of them lead active lives. But some aren't so fortunate. Weakness or ill health keeps them confined and lonely—waiting to hear from us.  Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media