''This festschrift for Wayne Hellmann focuses in fifteen essays on four distinct and yet interconnected themes, which can be linked to Hellmann’s lifelong scholarly interests in early Franciscan history and his engagement as a Conventual Franciscan within presentday society. 111), from some of the most distinguished experts in the field."īridget Riley, University of Reading in The Journal of Medieval Monastic Studies, 7 (2018), 317–319 "An interesting and insightful read, recommended to anyone wishing to learn more about ‘Franciscan stuff ’ (p. His most recent publication is The Glory of Paradise: Risen Life in the Easter Octave Sermons of Bernadino da Siena (2016). He has worked on polemical literature of the Late Middle Ages and currently does research and writing on medieval preaching and theology on the resurrection. He is an associate professor of theology at the University of Saint Thomas (Saint Paul, MN). Conv., is a Conventual Franciscan friar of Our Lady of Consolation Province (USA). He recently co-authored the Fonti Liturgiche Francescane (2015) with Marco Bartoli, Jacques Dalarun and Filippo Sedda, and translated the original Latin text of Thomas of Celano’s Vita brevior in The Rediscovered Life of St. He has published extensively in the areas of Franciscan history, spirituality and theology. A Senior Fulbright Scholar and Chair of the Research Advisor Board of the Franciscan Institute, he was appointed in 2015 as a historical commissioner for the Cause of the Beatification and Canonization of Antonio Cuipa and Companions. Johnson is the Craig and Audrey Thorn Distinguished Professor of Religion at Flagler College. Bonaventure University and an independent scholar living in Washington D.C. Bonaventure University, he is currently a Distinguished Professor of St. A former director of the Franciscan Institute and dean of its School of Franciscan Studies at St. A number of these articles have been published in his: The Early Franciscan Movement (1205-1239): History, Sources, and Hermeneutics (2009). He is a church historian as well as a specialist in the history of the Franciscan movement, with special emphasis upon the first century of its existence. Cusato, O.F.M., is a Franciscan friar and priest in the Sacred Heart Province of Friars Minor (St. McMichael, Juliet Mousseau, William Short, Laura Smit, and Katherine Wrisley Shelby. Benson, Michael Blastic, Joseph Chinnici, Michael F. The authors were invited to contribute their own articles within three broad categories corresponding with the areas in which Wayne has made a longstanding scholarly contribution: Franciscan hagiographical texts (especially Thomas of Celano) medieval theology and the Bonaventurian theological tradition and the retrieval of the Franciscan tradition in a contemporary context.Īll of the essays in the volume build upon and expand in new directions the contributions of our honoree in these areas.Ĭontributors are Regis J. Wayne Hellmann, is comprised of articles written by colleagues, former students, and associates. We have Friaries in Ottawa, Toronto and Kingston.This volume, Ordo et Sanctitas: The Franciscan Spiritual Journey in Theology and Hagiography, which celebrates the life and legacy of J. This speaks to our identity as Conventual Franciscan Friars. The primary apostolate of the Friars is to live the Gospel life among people in charity and poverty, in simplicity and service. The Pope is full of enthusiasm for the new evangelization and urges us to serve the poorest and the most needy. Our Minister General wrote to inform us that Pope Francis challenges us friars and all the baptized to have the courage to go to the edges to invite all to experience the embrace of the Father and the Gospel news that God loves us. Francis of Assisi, asks us to be of service to others without preaching. Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary use words. The rule and life of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual is to observe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, by gentle persuasion encourage people to get to know Jesus and to follow the Gospel according to their walk of life. Francis of Assisi, the promotion of the joy of the Gospel, fraternity, and the Christian way of living and growing in a world community. The mission of the Conventual Franciscan Friars includes the promotion of the ideals of St.
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