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14
February
2023
The Charism of TOR Franciscans
Posted By Fr. Jose Kulangara, TOR

The TOR Constitutions Article 2 explains the Charism of the Order in the following words: “The members of this Order strive to realize their vocation to holiness, initiated at Baptism, which they have in common with all Christians. Their example is Saint Francis of Assisi who chose to follow the Lord Jesus Christ by living the Gospel Way in continual conversion. Like Saint Francis they freely bind themselves to live in fraternity, to observe the Gospel counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience. They dedicate themselves to contemplation, to the apostolate and to the works of mercy, giving special attention to the poor.” (TOR Con Art. 2) The TOR Rule states the same: “They wish to live this evangelical conversion of life in a spirit of prayer, poverty and of humility.” (TOR Rule, Art. 2)

Thus, the charism of the TOR can be summarized as: Life of the Gospel in continual conversion, dedicated to works of mercy. The members of the Order seek to live it in fraternity, observing the Evangelical Counsels, in a spirit of prayer, poverty and humility. They dedicate themselves to ministry in parishes, ministry of education, ministry to the sick and abandoned, ministry of renewal and reconciliation and ministry of peace and justice.