THE CORD - VOL. III. NO. 11 - OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE

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A religious periodical issue centered on Franciscan spirituality, featuring a section titled “Our Monthly Conference” anchored in the deathbed of Saint Clare in August 1253. The text reflects on the friars’ memories, the Passion and Canticle of Creatures, and the sorrow of the Poor Ladies, while emphasizing Clare’s vocation and consecration through holy virginity. It also links her life and writings to the nuptials of the Lamb and to contemplation as mystical union with Christ.

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OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE

MARYGROVE COLLEGE LIBRARYDETROIT,MCHIGAN A FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL REVIEW FranciscanSpiritual Books SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI:HER LIFE AND WRITINGS In honor of the Seventh Centenary of Saint Clare,the FranciscanInstitute is publishing a translation of Celano's legend of Saint Clare(Legenda Sanctae Clarae Virginis)together with her own writings andrelated documents.Price $2.75. THE MOST REVEREND ANGE-MARIE HIRAL,O.F.M.THE REVELATIONS OF MARGARET OF CORTONATHE FRANCISCAN MAGDALENE Translated from the French by Raphael Brown.This challenginglittle book,a dialogue between Christ and Saint Margaret,offers bothinspiration and insight into the mystical life of one of the greatest peni-tents in the history of the Church.Much of what Our Lord had to say toMargaret about the Franciscan Order and its spirit is especially applicabletoday.1952.87 pp.$1.75. REVEREND PHILOTHEUS BOEHNER,O.F.M. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE ACCORDING TOSAINT BONAVENTURE Practical aspects of contemporary religious life are here discussed asan aid to the daily examination of conscience.Father Philotheus drawsupon his wide experience and his intimate knowledge of Bonaventuriandoctrine to solve the basic problems confronting modern Franciscan re-ligious.1953.120 pp.$1.00. REVEREND MARION HABIG,O.F.M. IN JOURNEYINGS OFTEN For the past seven hundred years,the sons of Saint Francis have de-voted themselves to the welfare of the countless peoples of the Orient.Forthe most part,however,their story has remained unknown.Father Ma-rion's book is the first English account of the heroic activities of Francis-can missioners in the Far East.1953.360 pp.$3.75. FRANCISCAN INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS,St.Bonaventure,New York VOL. III. NO.11,NOVEMBER 1953 CONTENTS OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE………………………………………………………302 Fr.Ignatius Brady, O.F.M. VITA MUTATUR…………………………………………………………………………………………308 Fr. Thomas Plassmann, O.F.M. SAINT FRANCIS’PRAYER………………………………………………………………………………312 Mother M.Immaculata, P.C. ………………………………………………318 THE PERFECT LIFE………………………………………… Fr. Columban Duffy,O.F.M. EXPLANATION:RULE OF THIRD ORDER REGULAR(XIX)……324 Fr. Allan Wolter, O.F.M. + + + THE CORD, a monthly magazine specifically devoted to Franciscan Spirituality, is published under the sponsorship of the Franciscan Educational Conference by The Franciscan Institute St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure,New York Managing Editor Columban Duffy, O.F.M. Christ the King Seminary Editor Assistant Editor Philotheus Boehner, O.F.M. Sr.Francis, S.M.I.C. Franciscan Institute Paterson, N. J. Consulting Editor Denis Gallagher, O.F.M. Conv.,Albany, N.Y. Annual Subscription, $2.00 Entered as second class matter on November 25,1950,at St. Bonaventure, New York, under Act of March 3,1879. All communications, whether of a business or a literary nature, should be addressed to THE CORD, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure,New York. Cum permissu superiorum. # OUR MONTHLY CONFERENCE Come,My Spouse,come,thou shalt be crowned(Cant.4,8). Anyone who has had the privilege of attending the deathbed ofa good Christian parent carries away tender memories of a death inChrist,a lesson in living as well as in dying.At the deathbed ofSaint Clare,in the month of August 1253,the friars present,Leo,Angelo,Juniper,felt as though they were assisting anew at thetransitus of their Seraphic Father.Once again they read the Passionof Our Lord,and perhaps sang the Canticle of Creatures to welcomeSister Death who would do no harm to Sister Clare.The PoorLadies,who had experienced daily the holiness and patience of theirMother in her long illness,who had come to regard her as close toOur Lady in sanctity and were the grateful recipients of her unfail-ing kindness and love,were now pierced with the sword of over-whelming sorrow.Yet despite their grief,all knew that Christ wascoming to call her to the palace of His heavenly kingdom.Evennow His voice was sounding in

FAQs

What event does “Our Monthly Conference” describe as the setting for its reflections?

It centers on Saint Clare’s deathbed in August 1253, recalling the presence and impressions of the friars and the Poor Ladies.

How is Clare’s vocation explained in the text?

The text presents Clare’s vocation as consecration of life through holy virginity, revealed through a vision associated with the meaning of her calling.

Which biblical or devotional themes are emphasized?

The issue highlights Christ’s calling, references to Cant. 4,8 (“Come, My Spouse…”), and the doctrine of the nuptials of the Lamb, connected to contemplation and mystical union.

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