Members of The Third Order fight against all injustice in the name of Christ, in whom there can be neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female; for in him all are one. Our chief object is to reflect that openness to all which was characteristic of Jesus. This can only be achieved in a spirit of chastity, which sees others as belonging to God and not as a means of self-fulfilment.
As Tertiaries, we are prepared not only to speak out for social justice and international peace, but to put these principles into practice in our own lives, cheerfully facing any scorn or persecution to which this may lead.
- From the Principles, Third Order Society of St Francis, European Province
Advent certainly is a time when we are invited to consider what the coming of the Prince of Peace means for our world, how in the Incarnation "event," Peace is Made Flesh. Today's world is ravaged by war, ethnic violence, gang violence, crime, and the destruction of nature. With the rising economic crisis, we also are struck by the growing gap between rich and poor. All of these challenges require us to turn to prayer...
- From The Franciscan Friars of the Holy Name, as part of their Peace Made Flesh, Advent Reflections series.
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