In this episode of our Podcast, we dive into the topic of reconciliation, love and joy. Many people entering formation in the Third Order are surprised to find that the Rule, which begins with Eucharist, next lists penitence, including the expectation for daily self examen and at least annual sacrament of reconciliation. But why is penitence so important in spiritual growth? Join us as we explore the misconceptions around penitence, and how it can lead to true reconciliation, love and joy. We’ll share stories and perspectives on how to approach penitence in a way that is not oppressive or painful, but something to look forward to and value. If you’re interested in gaining a deeper understanding of what it means to be truly repentant and how it can lead to growth in your spiritual journey, tune in to this episode of our Podcast.
This episode is a reading of Chapter 3 – Penitence from the book “Forming The Life Of A Franciscan” which you can download by clicking here.
The chapter is read by Janice Syedullah, TSSF.
Intro and Outro music by Ketsa – I hope you know https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/1000/i-hope-you-know/