Discovering the Secular Franciscan Order: W/Terri And Evelyn
Release Date: 11/12/2025
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info_outlineIn this enlightening episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the unique world of the Secular Franciscan Order with our guests, Terri and Evelyn. They share their personal journeys into this vocation, the differences between the various Franciscan orders, and the significance of living a life grounded in the teachings of St. Francis. Discover how this community fosters joy, fraternity, and active engagement with the world, all while navigating the complexities of faith and service. Join us as we delve into what it truly means to be a Secular Franciscan and how you can become a part of this vibrant community.
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(00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious, and laity in the Boise diocese
(01:17) Today, we are talking about the secular Franciscan order
(03:12) Terry: How does the Franciscan order differ from other religious orders
(09:27) Franciscans were the last order of the church to be canonically recognized
(13:44) Terry, how did you find the Franciscan
(18:01) How did you first hear of the Franciscans? And when did you decide
(22:28) If I became a Franciscan, I would probably have to have a tattoo
(26:15) The whole process is three years. So the inquiry is six months, and then the candidacy is four years
(31:48) Pope Leo XIII rewrote the prayer rule to make it more active
(34:02) Terry: What does a day in the life of a Franciscan look like
(37:21) We talked about how people struggle with prayer because they're trying to fit
(41:18) I love the story of St. Clair, too. Like, that's such a crazy story
(43:13) We have ongoing formation to maintain and understand our spirituality
(46:22) There are 26 parts to our rule. How long is the rule? Would it take us a while to get through
(49:16) Franciscans cultivate a spirit of peace, fidelity, and respect for life
(53:13) Could you go through what a community meeting would look like, then each month
(59:07) It just binds us together that we can disagree, but there's still family
(01:00:06) What does the demographic of the Franciscans look like in Boise
(01:05:33) St. Francis says God is always walking with us. And he can withstand whatever happens
(01:08:22) I mean, it's just so important when we have our transitionist
(01:11:16) Franciscan spirituality says Jesus had to die for our sins
(01:15:47) This episode of Desert Wanderers was produced by Salt Night Radio