Marian Friars Minor - Third Order (Vacaville Chapter, California) Marian Friars Minor-Third Order Our Focus and Purpose: What is true RELIGIOUS LIFE for a Lay-person and does it still exist in today's age? What is "The RULE" that St. Francis spoke of? ...and if you keep "The Rule" of St. Francis faithfully until death, yes, you are guaranteed ETERNAL LIFE . What is the Third Order ? Many Catholics may not fully understand what a Third Order is. It is a genuine vocation for lay people (and sometimes diocesan priests) to live out the spirituality and charism of a religious order "in the world", without taking solemn vows like religious brothers or sisters. The emphasis is about pursuing holiness within your secular life. Firstly, ... in the year of 1221, St. Francis promised his followers a Rule that would satisfy their newly awakened spirit of piety and desire to do penance, without quitting the world, and enable ...
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