From the Secretariat for Formation It is a great joy for us to share with you this material which invites local fraternities that have brothers and sisters who, due to advanced age or illness, find themselves more limited in their direct participation in meetings. Care for sick & elderly brothers & sisters (PDF)
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OFS and challenges of contemporary world (PDF)
Secular Franciscans in the contemporary world (material from Family Commission) Read More »
Secretariat for Formation presents the second module on deepening our understanding of our way of life by examining articles of our Rule (the identity of the OFS) (Concordances – 2) Concordances – 2 (PDF)
On-going formation: exloring our Rule of Life (module 2) Read More »
Secretariat for Formation presents the first module on deepening our understanding of our way of life by examining the first three articles of our Rule (the identity of the OFS)(Concordances – 1) Concordances – 1 ({DF)
On-going formation: exloring our Rule of Life (module 1) Read More »
Jubilee Letter and Hope for Peace (PDF)
Letter from the JPIC Secretariat – Jubilee 2025 and Hope for Peace Read More »
This reflection was prepared by the Vocation Promotion Commission. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION ON VOCATION PROMOTION (PDF)
Spiritual reflection on vocation promotion Read More »
The Formation Secretariat offers this guide to celebrating the the Franciscan 8th centenary in 2025. 800 years of the Canticle of Brother Sun (PDF)
How to celebrate 8th centenary (Canticle of Brother Sun) Read More »
The Family Commission offers a reflection on the trials and sufferings of families and their relationship to the Stigmata and Easter. Family: Stigmata and Easter (PDF)
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OFS-YOUFRA MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS (PDF) To emphasize communion with the Pope, we offer the Holy Father’s intention for the month and an intention for the OFS according to the life and important events of the Order. The local fraternities pray for both. 2025 January For the right to education. Let us pray that migrants, refugees
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