The Radio Immaculata Show The Co-redemptive Mission of St Francis
Dec 27, 2023
Dive into the life of St. Francis as he transforms from building repairer to spiritual renovator of the Church. The podcast explores his profound connection to Mary, presenting him as a vessel for gospel truth. Discover how his experiences at La Verna symbolize Christ's passion and the call to co-redemption. The journey from the manger to the cross illustrates humility as key to salvation. Ultimately, it emphasizes the Church's mission to unite with Mary in offering Christ to the world.
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Repairing The Mystical Church
- St. Francis understood 'repair my church' as rebuilding the mystical Body of Christ, not masonry work.
- He reached this insight at the Porziuncola when he sought Our Lady's intercession and entered the highest stage of spiritual life.
Three Stages To Marian Union
- St. Bonaventure frames Francis's spiritual growth as the three stages: purgative, illuminative, and unitive.
- Francis reached the perfect, Marian-union stage at St. Mary of the Angels, which revealed his co-redemptive calling.
Remain In The Church Through Mary
- Embrace Marian devotion to remain faithful to the Church amid authority failures.
- Stay close to Our Lady to avoid leaving the Church when you encounter institutional problems.
