What is Franciscan Simplicity? Franciscan simplicity of life is what some might term as minimalistic - although it's not a…
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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…
Inspiration, Poem, Praise, Prayers, Recommended
Francis, Clare, Thank You
Francis, Clare, Thank you. Thank you for proving that the gospel is liveable and joyful. Thank you for showing that…
Mary, Music, Praise, Prayers, Recommended, Video
The Angelus
Angelus / Angel The Angelus takes its name from the Latin word for angel from the prayer's first verse "Angelus…
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Respond with a joyful yes!
If you feel you're being called to join us, take the first step and respond to Jesus with a joyful…
Discernment, Franciscan, Recommended
The Franciscan Charism
Francis and Clare : together they changed the world Growth with God Franciscans continually grow in an awareness of God’s…
Creation, Praise, Prayers, Psalms, Recommended
Psalm 148
There's a lot of praising in Psalm 148. Everything created is offering a chorus of praise to its Designer, and…
Behold, Hold, Enfold
Behold I behold the Lord I see His outstretched hands I see the blood from His wounds. I see the…
Art, Francis, Images, Recommended, Saint Francis
San Damiano Cross
The San Damiano Cross is very significant to Franciscans. It's a symbol with a great deal of meaning that's part…
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Salve Regina – Praying & Skating
Friar Gabriel of the Franciscans of the Immaculate sings some lines from Salve Regina whilst skateboarding. Original music score by…
Inspiration, Psalms, Recommended, Video
I am Brave – One
Bravery is contagious. Be brave in Christ, and be brave for Christ. Have courage with yourself and have courage for…
Francis, Recommended, Secular Franciscan
The Tau – History
The image above is a detail view from the "Book of Hours, Use of Salisbury" created c 1455 Symbols…
The Rosary
'You always leave the Rosary for later, and you end up not saying it at all because you are sleepy.…
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May God Bless Us …
Franciscan Blessing May God bless us with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that we may live…
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Secular Franciscan Rule
We are individually called to the Secular Franciscan Order, or to use its Latin title the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis -…