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Pints With Aquinas

St. Francis, The CFR's Founding, and Mission (Fr. Malachy Napier) | Ep. 452

Feb 21, 2024
Fr. Malachy Napier discusses topics such as being ordained during the pandemic, the life of St. Francis of Assisi, and a fascinating story of prison ministry in an overcrowded Nicaraguan prison. The podcast delves into encounters with Jesus in everyday interactions, embracing vulnerability in faith, understanding the founding fathers of the CFRs, embracing grace through struggles, and the challenges faced in living in a religious community.
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Quick takeaways

  • Founding of the CFRs involved leaving Capuchin order and starting a new community in poverty-stricken area.
  • CFRs embrace radical poverty, evangelization, and communal living inspired by St. Francis of Assisi.

Deep dives

The Beginnings of the CFRs

The podcast episode explores the origins of the CFRs and the challenges they faced in starting a new religious order. The founders, including Father Benedict Groeschel, sought to live the authentic Capuchin way of life and bring renewal to the Church. Their decision to leave the Capuchin order was met with mixed reactions, with some expressing sadness and others feeling relieved. With the support of Cardinal Connor, they established a friary in the South Bronx, an area plagued by poverty and crime. The early days were marked by wrestling with questions of identity and discerning what it meant to respond radically to the Gospel. The personalities of the founding members, such as Father Benedict, Father Stan Fortuna, and Father Glenn Sudano, contributed to the unique character of the community.

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