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
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…
Audio, Catholic, Franciscan, Music, Prayers, Video
All Saints’ Day – Litaniae Sanctorum
The Litany of Saints We recently celebrated All Saints' Day and often the Litany of Saints might be sung. The…
Rising II : Father Tansi – Friars of the Renewal
Rising Lyrics: Verse 1 I believe there’s a morning not followed by night When all the blind that are…
Catholic, Christian, Church, Franciscan, History
Exploring the Legacy : St Anthony of Padua
Exploring the Legacy of Saint Anthony of Padua – with Pope Saint John Paul II On 16 January 1996, the…
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…
Franciscan, Friars, History, Secular Franciscan
Franciscan Theologians : High Middle Ages
Franciscan Intellectual Tradition Brief personal Histories of those who influenced early Franciscan faith : Alexander of Hales OFM : …
Audio, Christian, Music, Praise
The Nearness of You
Loud Harp : The Nearness of You Based on Psalm 73 Surely You are good But my heart ran away…
The Testament of Francis
Testament 1226 Just before Francis died at the age of 44 during the evening of 3rd October 1226, he…
Praise, Prayers, Saint Francis, Video
Filmed in Assisi – All Creatures of Our God & King
This version of All Creatures of Our God and King based on The Canticle of the Creatures, sometimes called The…
Calling, Catholic, Discernment, Franciscan, Saint Francis, Secular Franciscan, The Rule, Vocation
FAQ – OFS
Joining the Secular Franciscan Order Q: When and How did the OFS Begin? A: The Secular Franciscan Order was approved…
Let Christ into our lives
If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and…
Calling, Discernment, Prayers, Recommended, Secular Franciscan, Vocation
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…
Francis, Friars, Saint Francis
Thomas Celano – First Life of St Francis
by Thomas of Celano The above image is a detail from Benozzo Gozzoli's The Virgin and Child Enthroned among Angels…
Calling, Discernment, Quotes, Vocation
Interaction with the Living Christ
One of the primary ways that his grace is manifested to us is through his own presence which is always…