Praying the Secular Franciscan Rule
Praying the Secular Franciscan Rule

Author: Luke Amato

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-11-27

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781387034284

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This book is for all those attracted to the way St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi followed Jesus. All of us are called to make the Gospel an integral part of our lives, going from Gospel to Life and from Life to Gospel. Our Rule incorporates the very essence of the Gospel itself. We were taught to EVERY DAY READ the Bible, especially the Gospel, plus one paragraph from our Holy Rule. But deep commitment does not occur by a mere cursory reading of the Gospels or Rule. But here is a 2,000 year old way to truly pray Scripture and our Holy Rule; it's called "Lectio Divina,." aptly described as "Prayerful Reading." The four steps are simply: Read, Reflect, Respond, and Receive/Resolve. Our St. Bonaventure, O.F.M., has taken the second step much deeper by asking us to REFLECT first on the literal meaning and then the 3 spiritual meanings as they affect our faith, morals, & eternal destiny.

Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise
Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise

Author: Franciscan Federation Third Order Regular of the Sisters and Brothers of the United States

Publisher: Tau Publishing

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781619562066

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Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise, new hardcover edition by the Franciscan Federation.We recently acquired the publishing rights to this book that was originally published in 2009.This new edition is a two volume hard cover set and is now available. Volume I covers Advent, Christmas, Lent and the Triduum Season Volume II covers Easter and Ordinary Time. Volume I is 750 pages and Volume II is 848 pages. However, due to the high cost of licensing the music we were unable to print it in this new edition. Please call us at 602-625-6183 if you have any questions.

Joy in All Things
Joy in All Things

Author: Franciscan Assoc of Gb

Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd

Published: 2009-10-30

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781853117473

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This work offers a complete resource for the thousands of people who are members of the First (male), Second (female) and Third (lay men and women) Associates and friends of Franciscan communities, and all who aspire to embrace the simplicity and joy of Francis in their Christian lives. It includes the stories of Francis and Clare, their Rules of life, a daily office, other Franciscan devotions, the essentials of Franciscan spirituality, living as a Franciscan today, a Franciscan calendar, stories of Franciscan saints, places of pilgrimage and more.Contributors include: Murray Bodo ofm, Bishop John Jukes ofm, Damian Kirkpatirck ssf, Samuel Doble ssf, Frances Teresa osc and others.

The Cambridge Companion to Francis of Assisi
The Cambridge Companion to Francis of Assisi

Author: Michael J. P. Robson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 0521760437

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Looks at the life of Francis of Assisi and explores how his heritage influenced the apostolic activities of his followers.

To Live as Francis Lived
To Live as Francis Lived

Author: Leonard Foley

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780867163964

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Whether you are a professed Franciscan of many years or someone just beginning to seek a spiritual understanding of Francis and Clare of Assisi, To Live as Francis Lived will lead you to a closer life with Jesus Christ. Through a process of prayer, reflection, study texts, questions and connections to Scripture, you will be formed in the Franciscan way of life as Francis lived it in his own time.

Ritual of the Secular Franciscan Order
Ritual of the Secular Franciscan Order

Author: Catholic Church

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780867160888

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Secular Franciscans and their spiritual assistants will appreciate this little booklet—an English translation of the approved Latin text of the Ritual for the Secular Franciscan Order. The Preface provides background on the history and purpose of the Ritual and helpful guidelines for its use. Part 1 contains the rites for celebrating the various stages of admission to the Secular Franciscan Order. Part 2 contains prayers for use at the various meetings of Secular Franciscan fraternities. An Appendix includes appropriate Scripture readings, Franciscan readings and prayers of St. Francis.

Franciscan Prayer
Franciscan Prayer

Author: Ilia Delio

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 2022-03-08

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1616362316

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Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, Franciscan Prayer could very well be considered the essential handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. With exquisite execution, Franciscan theologian Ilia Delio clearly outlines what it means to pray as a Franciscan. Through her experience as a discalced Carmelite nun and then her transformation into Franciscan scholar, Sister Delio brings to light the “contemplative,” “cosmic” and “evangelizing” aspects of Franciscan prayer. Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis’ life, his miracles, his devotion to evangelization and his dedication to living a simple and humble life, yet few know about his prayer life, which seemed, over the centuries, to get lost in the paper shuffle between theologians, followers and historical biographers. It is through Clare of Assisi, Delio asserts, that we have insights into the Franciscan path of prayer. “[Clare] provides the ‘road-map’ of prayer for evangelical life…she was able to do this because she lived under monastic rule while ardently desiring evangelical life.” Through Clare’s letters and actions, we find the rudiments of Franciscan prayer: “Gaze—Consider—Contemplate—Imitate.” Delio also uses the insights of Saint Bonaventure as well as Saint Francis to fully show the meaning and purpose of prayer in the Franciscan tradition.