Sr. M. Monica Baneschi of Region Italy of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, shares her reflections on the gift of Franciscan spirituality: She writes:"Franciscan
Spirituality was fundamental
for
me to live my faith more joyfully, long before
I entered the congregation. During my
novitiate in Assisi, I had the grace
to
immerse myself in the places of Francis and
Clare and to 'absorb' their charism by the living testimony of
their current spiritual children. The study of the Franciscan Sources
and the Third Order Rule was very important to
help me to get closer to the heart and faith of Francis. His style
of praying has also greatly impacted my way to pray. Through
the study and testimony of brothers and sisters who follow
in the footsteps of Francis to reach Christ, I learned to love
this spirituality ever more and I desire to be guided by it throughout
my consecrated life. My desire and commitment in my
daily life is to be able to incarnate the Franciscan simplicity, joy,
community and gratitude for all the gifts I received."
Sister Monica is now a professed Sister. She is a physician working at Casa di Riposo S. Giuseppe, a nursing home, in Capannelle, Roma.
Sister Monica Baneschi, SSM
