The Absorbeat, a medieval prayer, the words of which are below; was much loved by St Francis; he prayed it…
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Category: Secular Franciscan
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St Elizabeth of Hungary
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Elizabeth [1207 -1231] is one of the two Patron Saints of the OFS [the other…
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For the Journey
In our journey through life with thoughts of Francis at our side we learn to read of the love of…
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Profession : Sincerely Dedicated
Perhaps, you will not be required to pour out your blood as a martyr, but you will certainly be asked…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Franciscan Theologians : High Middle Ages
Franciscan Intellectual Tradition Brief personal Histories of those who influenced early Franciscan faith : Alexander of Hales OFM : …
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FAQ – OFS
Joining the Secular Franciscan Order Q: When and How did the OFS Begin? A: The Secular Franciscan Order was approved…
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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…
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Imago Dei – SFO Rule 13 & 19
Maybe sometimes we forget we're each a Created One of God, Our Father. We're each unique, individual, original and…
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The Tau – History
The image above is a detail view from the "Book of Hours, Use of Salisbury" created c 1455 Symbols…
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Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 1
Below is a talk by Father Peter Hall OFM about Secular Franciscan Vocation and Profession into the OFS. Together these…
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Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 2
Father Peter Hall continues his reflection on profession to the Secular Franciscan Order: "Profession is not the end of a…
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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 -…
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Secular Franciscan Order
The Franciscan family consists of brothers and sisters from all walks of life who are called to follow and imitate…