Spiritual reflection on vocation promotion
This reflection was prepared by the Vocation Promotion Commission. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION ON VOCATION PROMOTION (PDF)
Offices
How to celebrate 8th centenary (Canticle of Brother Sun)
The Formation Secretariat offers this guide to celebrating the the Franciscan 8th centenary in 2025. 800 years of the Canticle of Brother Sun (PDF)
TRIALS AND SUFFERINGS OF FAMILIES
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)
Monthly Prayer Intentions for 2025
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 …
Guide for OFS Fraternal Animators for Franciscan Youth
The YouFra Commission has released updated “Guidelines for Fraternal Animators.” GUIDE FOR FRATERNAL ANIMATORS OFS
Formation: Servant leadership in the writings of St. Francis and St. Clare
2024: Servant leadership in the writings of St. Francis and St. Clare
10 Commandments of Parenting a la Francis
From the Family Commission 10 Commandments of Parenting (PDF)
St. Bonaventure: 750th anniversary of his death
Toward an Encounter with Bonaventure: A Journey Toward Existential Wisdom. Anniversary of Bonaventure
THE GIFT OF THE STIGMATA: 800 YEARS OF MYSTERY
A formation program for the Franciscan Centenary of 2024. Franciscan Centenary 2024 (PDF)
