The Franciscan Style of Prayer
In the Earlier Rule, St. Francis of Assisi wrote: “let all the brothers... recite (...) let all the brothers fast…” Certainly this corresponds to...
“If Anyone Comes to Our Brothers”
Thomas of Celano wrote
His highest aim, foremost desire, and greatest intention was to pay heed to the Holy Gospel in all things and through...
“To Follow the Teaching and Footprints of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
These days the word "follow" seems to be in fashion, especially in youth circles, through social networks. Influencers insist on being "followed," so that...
“The Rule and Life of the Friars Is This, Namely…”
In the first chapter of the Earlier Rule, St. Francis of Assisi tells us that the foundation of this Rule is the Gospel of...
The Earlier Rule of St. Francis of Assisi
Dear Franciscans all over the world and supporters of Franciscan spirituality, you must surely be asking: why should we reflect today on such an...