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“Being Minors”: A Daily Exercise

In chapter VII of the Earlier Rule, Francis talks to us about the way we should serve and work, a way founded on our...

On Equal Terms

A lack of understanding of what it means to be “minor” threatens the balance of the fraternity, especially regarding the the relationship that can...

Let the Greater Become the Least

In chapter V of the Earlier Rule, it is interesting that when Francis asks the friars to be minor, he does not relate this...

“Be Careful Not to Be Disturbed or Angered at Another’s Sin...

In the previous reflection we talked about the term “minor” and we also emphasized that “being minor” is one of the two pillars of...

Do to No One What You Yourself Hate

In Chapter IV of the Earlier Rule, St. Francis talks about the relationship that the Superior should have with the friars and the friars...

Doing Penance…

In the previous reflection, we mentioned prayer and fasting. Both the life of prayer and the life of fasting can be summarized in one...

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...

“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...
Polonia

SGAM and SGF: Visit to the FEMO Formation Houses and Poor Clare Convents in...

On March 2-20, 2024, Friar Dariusz MAZUREK, the Secretary General of the General Secretariat for Mission Animation (SGAM) and Friar Piotr STANISŁAWCZYK, the Secretary...
Frascati

Spiritual Retreat of the General Definitory in Frascati

On March 19 to 24, 2024, the Minister General and his Definitory conducted a spiritual retreat at a mountaintop Capuchin friary in Frascati, Italy....
GPIC

Feast of the Mystery of Creation?

On March 14-17, 2024, Friars Michael LASKY and Francesco SCIALPI participated in a seminar in Assisi entitled “The Feast of Creation and the Mystery...

The Work of Christ Crucified: The St. Bonaventure Continuing Formation Pilgrimage February 29 –...

Friar Zachary HAYES, OFM , said: “For Francis and Bonaventure, historical realities point our attention to the humble, tender elements of the world, to...
Vilnius

Vilnius: Monument Dedicated to Commemorate the Insurgents of the January 1863 Uprising

On March 22, 2024, the Most Reverend Darius TRIJONIS, Auxiliary Bishop of Vilnius, Lithuania presided over the blessing of a statue of Our Lady...