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Charism

Voluntary Poverty

Voluntary Poverty

Those with this charism deeply desire to connect and identify with Jesus and the poor, joyfully exhibiting great simplicity for the benefit of others. This gift provides them with a unique freedom to focus on God’s work of helping others.

Saint: St. Francis of Assisi

Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181.
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Available Voluntary Poverty Ministries

Religious Life

Missionary Work

Scripture References: Matthew 5:3; 6:19-33 Luke 9:57-58 Acts 4:34-37 2 Corinthians 6:10; 8:9 1 Timothy 6:6-10 References from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: CCC: 915; 928-929; 1973-1974; 1986; 2053; 2443-2463; 2544-2557

About us

Spiritual Gifts Inventory Quiz by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Adapted with Permission from the “Called by the Spirit” Program, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Our mission

Helping to recognize our charisms, enabling us to choose to serve in those areas where the Lord has gifted us, and where we will be most effective, and will feel most fulfilled.

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