Jesus' Crown of thorns, symbol of penitential lifestyle. We are committed to living the Franciscan Rule of 1221. We aren't a Third Order but a Lay Catholic Association. ...weaving a crown of thorns,
they placed it on Him. (Mk 15:17)

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The BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF PENANCE

 

The Franciscan Association of The Brothers and Sisters of Penance of St.Francis (BSP) has a butterfly as its symbol. The Butterfly means the transforming union that we wish to attain, through a life of prayer, simplicity and self-denial. The BSP mottos are: 'Deny yourself, take your cross and follow me' and 'In the world, but not of it, for Christ'

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The lesson of Little Jesus in the crib

"O religious soul,
dove beloved of Christ,
behold those little pieces of straw
which the world tramples under its feet.

They are the virtues
practiced by the Saviour and thy Spouse,
for which He Himself has set thee an example:

humility,
meekness,
poverty,
penance,
patience,
and mortification."


[St. Anthony of Padua]

Giotto, Nativity



The above image of Christ's Nativity is located in Padua (Italy), in the Scrovegni Chapel, and was painted by Giotto in 1304.

The Butterfly is symbol of transforming union of the soul to God. God will give this grace to those faithful to walk the path of prayer and self-denial


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 The Butterfly is symbol of transforming union of the soul to God. God will give this grace to those faithful to walk the path of prayer and self-denial