Thursday, March 24, 2011

What is the Secular Franciscan Order?


The Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) has been around for about 800 years. There are about 14,500 professed Secular Franciscans in the United States. The order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi to help lay people follow Christ. To learn more about the SFO read the Welcome Letter from Tom Bello, SFO, the National Minister. Pax!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

National Prayer for Vocations to the Secular Franciscan Order


O good and gracious God,
God of mercy, compassion, generosity, and love
As we live our lives today in the model of St. Francis,
  choosing daily to live the Gospel life,
Help us to help others hear your call.
Help us to help other recognize their vocation
  as a Secular Franciscan
  that you have already planted in their heart.
Help us, so that together we all may work
  to bring the Gospel to life.
Amen.


(Composed by Marian R. Crosby, SFO, at the 2010 NAFRA gathering in Scottsdale,AZ)