Brother Brian
My Life as a Franciscan
I wanted to share some music that I have really come to love. The first is a rendition of the Our Father in Aramaic. It’s beautiful. Another awesome song is by Cloverton – God Help Me to Be. Honestly this song is more of a prayer and frankly gave me chills. It’s beautiful and I […]
So our next semester of the ESM classes has begun and this semester is exciting but a lot of work. Old Testament Exegesis for one class and the integration of chanting (Gregorian Style) into liturgy. This last one is one I am very excited about. The Old Testament Exegesis course though is going to be […]
I will live in the way of the Order of Saint Francis of which I am a brother in postulancy. I will follow in my vow of Obedience by obeying the commandments of God and when I fall, I will ask forgiveness and try to do better. I will obey the instructions of my minister […]
This is not mine originally but I was so moved by it that I wanted to share it… A Prayer of Abandonment Dear God, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all.Let only your will be done in me,And all […]
It’s been a while since I last posted. I’ve been busy with work and esm classes and more work. I will work on doing more to post more often.
Tonight I have read chapters 9 and 10 of Matthew. Thank you Lord for your insight tonight.
Todays readings for me are Matthew Chapters 7 – 8. I have found these chapters to be full of good advice. As people these days, we judge others too quickly. That goes for us Christians as well. This is a mistake as the bible clearly states not to do so. It does in fact give […]
Today I read Matthew Chapters 5 and 6. One of my personal favorites has always been the beatitudes. Also how true is Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own.”
The books I am working through for this Summer 2019 session include Inwardly Digest – The Prayer Book As A Guide To Spiritual Life Author: Derek Olsen Where God Happens – Discovering Christ in One AnotherAuthor: Rowan Williams, Archibishop of Caterbury with Forward by Desmond Tutu Every Earthly Blessing – Rediscovering the Celtic TraditionAuthor: Esther […]
Today I read Matthew Chapters 3 and 4.