Franciscan, Vocation
After his conversion Francis based his whole life on imitating Jesus as he traveled towards a fullness of life, aContinue reading
Francis, Saint Francis
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 29 April, 2016
During the Autumn of 1205 at the age of 23 Giovanni "Francesco" Bernardino knelt before the Orthodox style cross inContinue reading
Calling, Discernment, Jesus, The Rule, Vocation
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 4 July, 2015
The Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ These are good words to remember: "In that love which is God, I Continue reading
Calling, Discernment, Francis, Franciscan, Saint Francis, Secular Franciscan, The Rule, Vocation
The Franciscan family consists of brothers and sisters from all walks of life who are called to follow and imitatContinue reading
Creation, Francis, Pope, Prayers, Saint Francis, Video
1. "LAUDATO SI', mi' Signore" – "Praise be to you, my Lord". In the words of this beautiful canticle, SaintContinue reading
Music, Video
Stars The third verse of "Stars" by the American Band Skillet brings to mind a couple of verses from Romans:…
Audio, Music, Praise, Video
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 5 March, 2017
Conversion is a decision we make each morning to imitate the life of Jesus on our journey to Our Father. …
Calling, Discernment, Recommended, Secular Franciscan, The Rule, Vocation
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 13 February, 2018
We are individually called to the Secular Franciscan Order, or to use its Latin title the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis -…
Francis, Franciscan, Praise, Prayers
Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity,…
Audio, Music, Video
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 11 January, 2016
Pange Lingua Gloriosi Corporis Mysterium was written for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi by the Dominican Theologian Saint Thomas Aquinas…
Catholic, Christian, Church, Franciscan, Friars, Poor Clares, Secular Franciscan
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 1 October, 2013
Franciscan Links: UK & Ireland CIOFS - International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order - the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis Ladywell…
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 9 January, 2013
Copyright - Cookies - Data Protection Permissions & Copyright Thank you for journeying through this website. I hope you've enjoyed the time you spent here. If you would like to share the resources on this website and help fulfil my dream to help people everywhere know about living life as…
If you would like to discover more about the Secular Franciscan way of life, if you would like encouragement and…
Catholic, Franciscan, Secular Franciscan
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 9 December, 2016
Welcome to FranciscanSeculars.com I hope you enjoy your journey around its pages! The dream of this website is to introduce…
Secular Franciscans should devote themselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to gospel.