Penance : Life Rooted with God
After his conversion Francis based his whole life on imitating Jesus as he traveled towards a fullness of life, aContinue reading
Christmas, Franciscan, History, Saint Francis
Advent’s Hope
Advent - the hope of all hopes. Our celebration of Christmas should be about the day Earth’s humanity met with…
Creation, Franciscan, Saint Francis
A Plastic-Less Lent 2018
14th February 2018 Download the pdf to share with others. Living without throw-away plastic During Lent we reflect upon Christ's…
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Isle of Wight Franciscan Group
The Isle of Wight Franciscan Group consists of professed OFS members, enquirers, visitors and other faithful people from across the…
Calling, Discernment, Poem, Prayers, Quotes, Secular Franciscan, The Rule, Vocation
For the Journey
In our journey through life with thoughts of Francis at our side we learn to read of the love of…
Christian, Christmas, Inspiration, Mary, Poem, Praise
A Christmas Lullaby
I first heard these wonderful words of the Incarnation during a candle lit Advent service at St Thomas's in Cowes…
Creation, Francis, Music, Praise, Prayers, Video
All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing Oh, praise Him Alleluia Thou…
Assisi – City Sights and Landmarks
The city of Assisi in Italy is the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the three Franciscan Orders. This…
Books, Francis, History, Saint Francis, Video
GK Chesterton – The Life of St Francis
Gilbert Keith Chesterton [29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936] wrote approximately 80 books, 2000 essays, 200 short stories and…
Calling, Discernment, Quotes, Secular Franciscan, Vocation
Profession : Sincerely Dedicated
Perhaps, you will not be required to pour out your blood as a martyr, but you will certainly be asked…
Art, Discernment, Inspiration, Lifestyle, The Rule, Thoughts
The Peace of Simplicity
To live in the spirit of the Beatitudes, in humility, gentleness and simplicity is counter-cultural to all the messages of…
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St Francis Prayer – Praising Mary
http://franciscanseculars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/06-Praising-Mary.mp3 [Click above to hear this prayer spoken] Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin.…
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Join Us
Come and See - The Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis. Participating in the Franciscan life of the OFS brings rich and abundant…
No Longer Slaves – I Am A Child of God
No Longer Slaves [Verse 1] You unravel me, with a melody, You surround me with a song. Of deliverance, from…
Art, Francis, Images, Music, Video
A Visual Meditation – St Francis in Art
This video shows how various artists have understood Saint Francis of Assisi. The accompanying music features Kyrie Eleison [Lord have…
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Influential Franciscans
Franciscan Doctors of the Church Saint Anthony of Padua 1195-1231 Doctor Evangelicus St Bonaventure - 1221-1274 - Doctor Seraphicus Bl…
Discernment, Recommended, Secular Franciscan, Vocation
Discerning the Call : join the OFS
Joining an Order of the Church isn't about making a quick decision, it truly is about feeling a pull from…