Upon a first read of these two monastic codes of conduct, there doesn’t appear to be any very big differences. After all, Clare had modeled her life and monastic practice following the footsteps of Francis. She like him had been born into wealth, but never showed keen interest in the luxuries afforded by her family. When she had occasion to hear Francis of Assisi preach in the church of San Giorgio in Assisi, she was deeply inspired to take up a life solely dedicated to God. Clare eventually fled her parents and an impending marriage, and was received by Francis who witnessed her vows on March 20, 1212. (St. Clare of Assisi. Catholic Encyclopedia 1) The points of intersection between their two respective Rules will be examined in regards …show more content…
Section 1 in both are titled: In the name of the Lord begins the form of life of the Poor Sisters, and; In the name of the Lord, the life of the lesser brothers begins. The Francis Rule then states: “The Rule and life of the lesser brothers is this: To observe the holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, living in obedience without anything of our own, and in chastity” (Rule of St. Francis of Assisi, Ofm.Org 1). The Rule of Clare states: “The form of life of the Order of the Poor Sisters which the Blessed Francis established is this: to observe the holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by living in obedience without anything of one’s own and in chastity” (Oden 129). It is clear that the essence of both Rules is stated up front. The backbone of each is an obedience to the Gospel of Jesus and a conviction in poverty and chastity. The hierarchy of obedience is unwaveringly directed towards the head of each monastery and Abbey, their successors, the Holy Pope and the Roman Church. Interestingly, the key difference is that Clare also swears obedience to Francis and his successors. The question of land and poverty is a provocative one. Both orders required that a prospective mendicant sell all that they own before joining. Both assert that no property or possessions can be owned apart from clothing, but Clare leaves out the specific Franciscan decree that monks shall accept no
Another grievance towards the Bishops was that many of them ignored their vow of chastity by having mistresses and illegitimate children. The lower clergy and parish priests hadn't got a better reputation. They were viewed as ... ... middle of paper ... ...
In chapter two, ‘Francis and His Companions,’ Cunningham exposes the considerable growth in Francis of Assisi’s influence, as he recounts his companions that joined him after deciding to live his life. The chapter is significant because it exposes how Francis of Assisi’s gospel is different from the orthodox Catholic practices, which recognized the pope, as the sole Vicar of Christ. (Cunningham 32). This chapter is important in my life because it reinforces my conviction God is the almighty and all-powerful, and all people regardless of the status of the needed to worship
Next there is the major difference in scriptures that are read. In Catholicism there is one book, I am sure that we all have heard of it, the Bible. In Catholicism it is made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is made up of scriptures before the coming of Jesus. The New Testament is made up of scriptures written up after the coming of Jesus.
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...Gospel with the greatest amount of individual liberty and the minimum of regulation. Cardinal Hugolino, the late Gregory IX, assisted Francis in the completion of the Rule of in 1223. All this effort took its tool on the health of Francis, he started realizing that he was nearing the end of his life. Since he believed he had lived like Christ, he pleaded to die like Christ.
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Mary went on to re-implement the Catholic faith in England, however not the Catholic faith before her father broke with Rome. Mary was attempting to go along with the Counter Reformation happening on the continent. This showed great th...
Most of the gender expectations stemmed from the Church and biblical history. There were many anti-feminist feelings due to Eve causing the fall of Man. Women were perceived to be responsible for most of the suffering to man, and were therefore inferior and to be dominated by their husbands and men in general. “The courtly lady of medieval poetry has much in common with the images of the Virgin” (Martin xiv). Chastity, purity, and holiness, were all associated with the expectations of women from role models such as the Virgin Mary type-cast women into a saintly role. Because women were thought to have caused so much suffering on behalf of mankind, they were to be controlled, held in check and not exhibit any outward signs of defiance or concern for themselves. Their purpose in life was to serve others at their own expense.
Before these differences are elaborated, it is important to note that the reformed tradition will be used to describe the enumeration of the Decalogue due
Quietism was spread by Miguel De Molino words and teachings in the seventeenth century Spain. The audience of this book is those who are looking for a connection with God and to understand what it means to have a releationship with God. This book allows historians to better understand the controversies within Catholicism during the seventeenth century. Historians need to be wary of the biases attracted to this book because there is many different viewpoints coming from the 22st century and on how female were viewed in the Middle
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The independence granted Cluny in it’s foundation charter was esssential in the development of Cluny free from the interference of lay magnates and local bishops. It’s direct dependence on Rome was not initially of great importence; other foundations had beemn bequeathed to the apostles before. However, this was an important foundation upon which later abbots were to build. By seeking papal approval for Cluniac reforms the abbots forged a valuble direct link to the papacy, whilst gain officail public regognition and endorsement of the Cluniac regieme. In obtaining the right to accept monks from other orders in 931 Odo had confirmed the righht of the Cluniacs to reform others houses, while Cluny gained freedom from the local bishops under Abbot Odilo in 998. it was ‘the subsequent growth, under far straiter papal oversight, of Cluny’s exemption from episcopal control in spiritual matters, that did most to consolidate Cluny’s subject houses under it’s own central authority’ . This meant Cluny was immune to challenges to it’s authority from both without and within the church. Cluny became of particular note to sucessive Popes, with it’s reputation for reform, and the papacy continued to support the cluniacs, with Pope John XIX giving Cluny’s monks complete freedom from interference whereever they were in 1024.
He compares theses rules to “unerring” nature which is believed to be the epitome of ideal order and harmony. The rules of the Ancients are useful guidelines for the true critic, for they are “Nature Methodized” (Pope 89). He believes that many recent critics have used the rules without understanding them.
Throughout this paper, we will look into the disappointing church corruption of the middle ages, more specifically, the unbiblical practices, serious problems, hypocritical popes, and finally, the people trying to fight the corruption!
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