La gravissima tentazione di san Francesco d'Assisi (che nessuno racconta)
Robert Cheaib
18,969 views
Saint Francis of Assisi is rightly associated with peace, brotherhood, ecology, and love for animals. But if eight hundred years after his death, his message continues to challenge us, it is above all because of his radical relationship with the Lord and his extraordinary humanity.
In this video from the series "In the Hearts of the Saints," we explore a little-known yet pivotal episode: the grave temptation that lasted over two years and tested Francis between 1220 and 1224. From internal tensions within the Order and his resignation as Minister General, to the test of hope and the mysterious gift of the stigmata on Mount Verna. A profound reflection on the meaning of "starting over" and conformity to Christ Crucified.
📚 Resources and Sources cited:
Franciscan Sources (https://link.amazon/B00zHiZVm).
Shortcuts to God (https://link.amazon/B0hI52xQz).
🚨💌 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲 💌🚨
💌 I've decided not to create exclusive content, but to make everything accessible to everyone, so that the Gospel, the love of Jesus, and the beauty of the lives of the saints, as I am empowered to proclaim them, are accessible to all without distinction. This doesn't mean that providing this service is free for me (and I'm not just talking about time).
If you'd like to support my apostolate and its associated expenses (camera, lights, audio, books, etc.), you can do so in 5 different ways (and at least two won't cost you a cent... the fifth is the most important).
1. Buy me a coffee with a one-time donation (or, if you prefer, a monthly subscription gift). You can do so on Kofi by following this link (you can do it with PayPal, Google Pay, Appel Pay, or your card). If you subscribe to a monthly gift, you can cancel it at any time: https://ko-fi.com/briciole
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3️⃣ You can make a PayPal donation: https://paypal.me/robriciole
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Infinite thanks! May the Lord give you a hundredfold in goodness, blessings, and above all, blessings!
✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
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⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: Beyond the Clichés, the True Greatness of St. Francis
01:45 - The Testimony of the "Assisi Compilation": The Grave Temptation of Two Years
04:52 - The Historical Context: Tensions in the Order, the Resignation, and the Interior Crisis (1220-1224)
09:26 - True Joy and the Theological Test of Hope
12:00 - The Event of La Verna: Love and Pain in the Crucified Seraph
15:10 - Francis at Peace: Resuming the Journey and the Art of Beginning Again
16:12 - Hypotheses on the Meaning of the "Grave Temptation"
22:10 - The Transitus According to St. Bonaventure and the Spirituality of Francis's Nakedness
25:10 - 3 Parish Notices: Welcome, the Newman Project, and Recommended Bibliography
🚨Some of the links shared in the video description may be affiliate links (libreriadelsanto, Amazon, etc.). As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.
20 Comments
Il tuo non è meramente un insegnamento, è spalancare il respiro e la mente alla conoscenza di Cristo stesso, così profondamente vissuto da e in Francesco, così tanto appassionatamente e dolorosamente amato, di quel vero amore che non conosce restrizione alcuna.
Grazie nuovamente 🙏
Sento che lo Spirito sta facendo proprio questo in me e mi darà modo di provare quella perfetta letizia che è il frutto di quel passaggio durissimo attraverso la porta stretta che é Gesù stesso.
E penso che anche tu stia vivendo questa esperienza, altrimenti non avresti potuto comunicarla.
Non mi era mai capitato di imbattermi in una lettura così verace di San Francesco, nella quale luce e tenebre sono un tutt'unocome in Gesù Abbandonato, vera luce che illumina ogni tenebra.
Preghiamo a vicenda.
San Francesco interceda per questa grazia, affinché possiamo unirci a Gesù e amarlo come Lui desidera essere amato da Lui in noi. Per entrare nel seno del Padre attraverso quella porta che ci fa altri Gesù.
La gravissima tentazione di san Francesco d'Assisi (che nessuno racconta)
Robert Cheaib
18,969 views
Saint Francis of Assisi is rightly associated with peace, brotherhood, ecology, and love for animals. But if eight hundred years after his death, his message continues to challenge us, it is above all because of his radical relationship with the Lord and his extraordinary humanity.
In this video from the series "In the Hearts of the Saints," we explore a little-known yet pivotal episode: the grave temptation that lasted over two years and tested Francis between 1220 and 1224. From internal tensions within the Order and his resignation as Minister General, to the test of hope and the mysterious gift of the stigmata on Mount Verna. A profound reflection on the meaning of "starting over" and conformity to Christ Crucified.
📚 Resources and Sources cited:
Franciscan Sources (https://link.amazon/B00zHiZVm).
Shortcuts to God (https://link.amazon/B0hI52xQz).
🚨💌 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲 💌🚨
💌 I've decided not to create exclusive content, but to make everything accessible to everyone, so that the Gospel, the love of Jesus, and the beauty of the lives of the saints, as I am empowered to proclaim them, are accessible to all without distinction. This doesn't mean that providing this service is free for me (and I'm not just talking about time).
If you'd like to support my apostolate and its associated expenses (camera, lights, audio, books, etc.), you can do so in 5 different ways (and at least two won't cost you a cent... the fifth is the most important).
1. Buy me a coffee with a one-time donation (or, if you prefer, a monthly subscription gift). You can do so on Kofi by following this link (you can do it with PayPal, Google Pay, Appel Pay, or your card). If you subscribe to a monthly gift, you can cancel it at any time: https://ko-fi.com/briciole
2. You can help at no cost to you by purchasing products through affiliate links: you only pay the amount you would normally pay, but the channel may (perhaps) receive a small commission. Example affiliate link: https://bit.ly/cheaibook
3️⃣ You can make a PayPal donation: https://paypal.me/robriciole
4️⃣ You can sign up for a YouTube membership, which provides monthly support directly through the YouTube platform. As mentioned, I've decided not to make exclusive content for now. However, there will be videos I'll give members early access to. But the purpose of the membership is precisely to help me continue this service to the Lord and the Church. You can do so by clicking the "Subscribe" link on my profile or under my videos. This method, although the easiest on YouTube, is the one with the highest commissions (after deducting commissions and taxes, I only receive 25-30% of your donation). Therefore, I recommend making your donation or subscription through Ko-fi (#1), whose commissions are low and I only pay contributions.
5️⃣ The greatest gift you can give is to pray for me. This gift surpasses all others and is priceless. And I need it infinitely.
... and you can of course help the channel by sharing, liking, and commenting, because that's the language the algorithm understands to promote content.
Infinite thanks! May the Lord give you a hundredfold in goodness, blessings, and above all, blessings!
✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
🎯 You can also find me here:
-------------------------------------------
📚 Books: https://bit.ly/cheaibook
📽️ Youtube: robertcheaib
🟥 Instagram: Instagram: robertcheaib
🟦 Facebook: Facebook: robertcheaib
🔼 Telegram: https://t.me/briciole
📝 Curriculum vitae: https://bit.ly/cheaibcv
🛜 Blog: https://www.theologhia.com
⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: Beyond the Clichés, the True Greatness of St. Francis
01:45 - The Testimony of the "Assisi Compilation": The Grave Temptation of Two Years
04:52 - The Historical Context: Tensions in the Order, the Resignation, and the Interior Crisis (1220-1224)
09:26 - True Joy and the Theological Test of Hope
12:00 - The Event of La Verna: Love and Pain in the Crucified Seraph
15:10 - Francis at Peace: Resuming the Journey and the Art of Beginning Again
16:12 - Hypotheses on the Meaning of the "Grave Temptation"
22:10 - The Transitus According to St. Bonaventure and the Spirituality of Francis's Nakedness
25:10 - 3 Parish Notices: Welcome, the Newman Project, and Recommended Bibliography
🚨Some of the links shared in the video description may be affiliate links (libreriadelsanto, Amazon, etc.). As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.