USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A friar-priest has received the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is ordained to the ministerial priesthood. As a friar-priest he builds up the Church by administering and presiding over the sacramental life of the Church. Friar-priests journey with the People of God as pastors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The friars also could be outside supervising work on a building project, gathering different fruits, vegetables and nuts at harvest time. They might consult with the majordomo of the mission or some of the ranch hands about mission live stock.

Detailed explanation-3: -friar, (from Latin frater through French frère, “brother”), man belonging to any of the Roman Catholic religious orders of mendicants, having taken a vow of poverty. Formerly, friar was the title given to individual members of these orders, such as Friar Laurence (in Romeo and Juliet), but this is no longer common.

Detailed explanation-4: -Missionary priests serve the Word of God in ways suited to the uniqueness of the peoples to whom they go; through teaching, dialogue, prayer, celebration and the witness of their person and lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-5: -When associated with a religious Order, the priest is referred to as a friar. The word “Friar” means “brother.” Friars live in a “friary.” Saint Francis of Assisi called his followers “little brothers.” Friars are called to go out among the people to preach, to pray, to educate and to care for the sick.