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: The Rule
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The Assisi Spirit of Simplicity
What is Franciscan Simplicity? Franciscan simplicity of life is what some might term as minimalistic - although it's not a…
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Liturgical Prayer At Home
Secular Franciscans praise God and we do this everyday in prayer. At home using the Divine Office we start the…
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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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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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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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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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Francis Meets Innocent III
"In our obsession of original sin, we too often forget original innocence." During 1209 Francis composed his first Rule that…
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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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Commitment : The Gospel’s Human Face
Being a Secular Franciscan is about living in the world, not in an enclosed community. We are not isolated from…
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Called to Follow Christ
Secular Franciscans seek the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the world around us. His presence is something truly…
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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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Living a Gospel Life
The Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ These are good words to remember: "In that love which is God, I …
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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…