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Penance : Life Rooted with God

By Elizabeth Finnis 4 April, 2016

After his conversion Francis based his whole life on imitating Jesus as he traveled towards a fullness of life, aContinue reading

Francis, Saint Francis

Rebuild My Church

By Elizabeth Finnis 29 April, 2016

During the Autumn of 1205 at the age of 23 Giovanni “Francesco” Bernardino knelt before the Orthodox style cross inContinue reading

Calling, Discernment, Jesus, The Rule, Vocation

Living a Gospel Life

By Elizabeth Finnis 4 July, 2015

The Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ These are good words to remember: "In that love which is God, I  Continue reading

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Secular Franciscan Order

By Elizabeth Finnis 5 April, 2016

The Franciscan family consists of brothers and sisters from all walks of life who are called to follow and imitatContinue reading

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Earth Breathing : Canticle of the Creatures

By Elizabeth Finnis 1 February, 2015

1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, SaintContinue reading

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Respond with a joyful yes!

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The Franciscan Charism

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Psalm 148

Psalm 148

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San Damiano Cross

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Salve Regina – Praying & Skating

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Find Me … Lost in Your Grace

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Find Me … Lost in Your Grace

By Elizabeth Finnis 5 May, 2017

[Verse 1] I fall down upon the ground Press my face against the earth Till my heart it rises over…

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May God Bless Us …

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May God Bless Us …

By Elizabeth Finnis 1 May, 2017

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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Reflection : Examen : Samaria to Lindisfarne

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Reflection : Examen : Samaria to Lindisfarne

By Elizabeth Finnis 29 April, 2017

In this video Scot Bower talks of how Jesus reaches out to everyone, no one is excluded, everyone is included…

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Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 1

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Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 1

By Elizabeth Finnis 9 April, 2017

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

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Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 2

By Elizabeth Finnis 9 April, 2017

Father Peter Hall continues his reflection on profession to the Secular Franciscan Order: "Profession is not the end of a…

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Your Love Has Called My Name

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Your Love Has Called My Name

By Elizabeth Finnis 5 April, 2017

Stars The third verse of "Stars" by the American Band Skillet brings to mind a couple of verses from Romans:…

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Waiting Here for You

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Waiting Here for You

By Elizabeth Finnis 5 March, 2017

Conversion is a decision we make each morning to imitate the life of Jesus on our journey to Our Father. …

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Secular Franciscan Rule

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Secular Franciscan Rule

By Elizabeth Finnis 13 February, 2018

We are individually called to the Secular Franciscan Order, or to use its Latin title the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis -…

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Most High Glorious God

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Most High Glorious God

By Elizabeth Finnis 29 April, 2016

Most High,  glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity,…

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Eucharistic Adoration – Pange Lingua

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Eucharistic Adoration – Pange Lingua

By Elizabeth Finnis 11 January, 2016

Pange Lingua Gloriosi Corporis Mysterium was written for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi by the Dominican Theologian Saint Thomas Aquinas…

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By Elizabeth Finnis 1 October, 2013

Franciscan Links: UK & Ireland CIOFS - International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order - the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis Ladywell…

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By Elizabeth Finnis 9 January, 2013

Copyright - Cookies - Data Protection Permissions & Copyright Thank you for journeying through this website. I hope you've enjoyed the time you spent here. If you would like to share the resources on this website and help fulfil my dream to help people everywhere know about living life as…

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Contacts

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By Elizabeth Finnis 5 July, 2018

If you would like to discover more about the Secular Franciscan way of life,  or if you would like encouragement…

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Welcome to Franciscan Seculars

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Welcome to Franciscan Seculars

By Elizabeth Finnis 9 December, 2016

Welcome to FranciscanSeculars.com I hope you enjoy your journey around its pages!  The dream of this website is to introduce…

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The Way of Life

From Rule 1

The Franciscan family, as one among many spiritual families raised up by the Holy Spirit in the Church, unites all members of the people of God — laity, religious, and priests — who recognize that they are called to follow Christ in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi.

St Wilfrid's Church Ventnor Isle of Wight

“Let us pray to God together for each other for, by sharing each other’s burden of charity in this way; we shall easily fulfil the law of love taught by Christ."

St Clare, from her letter to Ermemtrude of Bruges.

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Secular Franciscans

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Further Reading

  • Video Portrait of Saint Francis
  • The Canticle of the Creatures
  • Advent’s Hope
  • Sandals & Fiddlebacks – Franciscan Latin Mass
  • The Soul’s Journey Into God
  • St Clare : Full of Faith
  • St Anthony – Doctor of The Church
  • Lockdown Poem – Covid 19 – Richard Hendrick OFM Cap
  • Saint Maximilian Kolbe OFM
  • 800 Years of the Franciscan Third Order 1221-2021
  • The Annunciation of The Lord – Mary’s Fiat
  • St Elizabeth of Hungary
  • Building a Franciscan Library
  • Hail Holy Lady Most Holy Queen
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • England’s Nazareth & Franciscans
  • The Assisi Spirit of Simplicity
  • Liturgical Prayer At Home
  • A Plastic-Less Lent 2018
  • Isle of Wight Franciscan Group
  • For the Journey
  • A Christmas Lullaby
  • All Creatures of Our God and King
  • Assisi – City Sights and Landmarks
  • GK Chesterton – The Life of St Francis
  • Profession : Sincerely Dedicated
  • Penance : Life Rooted with God
  • The Peace of Simplicity
  • St Francis Prayer – Praising Mary
  • Join Us
  • No Longer Slaves – I Am A Child of God
  • A Visual Meditation – St Francis in Art
  • Influential Franciscans
  • Discerning the Call : join the OFS
  • Francis, Clare, Thank You
  • All Saints’ Day – Litaniae Sanctorum
  • Rising II : Father Tansi – Friars of the Renewal
  • Exploring the Legacy : St Anthony of Padua
  • The Angelus
  • Franciscan Theologians : High Middle Ages
  • The Nearness of You
  • Beyond the Ego – Richard Rohr
  • The Testament of Francis
  • Filmed in Assisi – All Creatures of Our God & King
  • FAQ – OFS
  • Let Christ into our lives
  • Respond with a joyful yes!
  • Thomas Celano – First Life of St Francis
  • Interaction with the Living Christ
  • All Sons & Daughters – I Surrender
  • St Anthony of Padua
  • Buried in a Stranger’s Grave
  • Brother Francis The Barefoot Saint
  • Francis Meets Innocent III
  • God Who is …
  • Imago Dei – SFO Rule 13 & 19
  • Commitment : The Gospel’s Human Face
  • Psalm 46 – Lord of Hosts
  • The Franciscan Charism
  • It’s a bit like Catholic Boot Camp!
  • Called to Follow Christ
  • Pantasaph Franciscan Friary
  • I am lost and found in You
  • Oldest English Wall Paintings of St Francis
  • A Theology of Mental Health
  • The Reluctant Saint Video
  • Psalm 148
  • Hope – Fr Raniero Cantalamessa
  • Reconciliation : Confession
  • Behold, Hold, Enfold
  • San Damiano Cross
  • Franciscan Blessing
  • The Examen
  • Salve Regina – Praying & Skating
  • St Clare of Assisi
  • Krakow Church St Francis of Assisi
  • I am Brave – One
  • I am Brave – two
  • Prayer Fraternity Joy Love : CFR
  • The Tau – History
  • The Rosary
  • Find Me … Lost in Your Grace
  • May God Bless Us …
  • Reflection : Examen : Samaria to Lindisfarne
  • Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 1
  • Secular Franciscan Vocation Audio 2
  • Your Love Has Called My Name
  • Waiting Here for You
  • Secular Franciscan Rule
  • Most High Glorious God
  • Rebuild My Church
  • Living a Gospel Life
  • Secular Franciscan Order
  • Eucharistic Adoration – Pange Lingua
  • Earth Breathing : Canticle of the Creatures
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