Formation Resources

INITIAL FORMATION The following resources are a few of the vast resource materials available, and are intended to stimulate your fraternity to become joyful seekers of knowledge. A creative Orientation and Initial Formation program at each fraternity meeting adds vitality to the proceedings. Books The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision, Lester Bach, OFM Cap.published by Smoky Valley Printing 2010. First Encounter with Francis of Assisi by Damien Vorreux, Franciscan Institute Publications click here below to see the Rule THE SFO RULE BOOK	INQUIRY Books The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision, Lester Bach, OFM Cap.published by Smoky Valley Printing 2010. CANDIDACY Books The Franciscan Journey-Lester Bach, OFM Cap, published by Smokey Valley Printing. Other Sources: CIOFS – Consilium Internationale Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis The CIOFS website provides an extensive array of study, formation, (monthly dossier) and general Franciscan materials and official documents. Click on the link here: http://www.ciofs.org	RECOMMENDED BIOGRAPHIES Journey and the Dream-by Murray Bodo, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1988. St. Francis of Assisi: a Biography-Omer Englebert, published by Servant Books St. Francis of Assisi-by John R.H. Moormon, published by Franciscan Press. St. Francis of Assisi-by G.K. Chesterton, published by Image Books. The Life of St. Francis-by Thomas Celano, published by Franciscan Press. Francis and Clare: The Complete Works-published by Paulist Press, 1982. Other Sources: National Fraternity of CANADA Secular Franciscan Order Source Reference for Franciscan documents, formation, programs and more. Click on the link here: http://www.ofsnational.ca
ONGOING FORMATION The following resources are a few of the vast resource materials available, and are intended to stimulate your fraternity to become joyful seekers of knowledge. A creative Ongoing Formation program at each fraternity meeting adds vitality to the proceedings. Documents of Vatican II Lumen gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Gaudium et spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Apostolicam actuositatem: Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity Catechism of the Catholic Church Life of St. Francis and St. Clare Francis and Clare: The Complete Works – Armstrong & Brady. Paulist Press, 1982 Francis of Assisi: Early Documents Vol. 1: The Saint, Vol. 2: The Founder, Vol. 3 The Prophet New City Press, 1999 St. Francis of Assisi: Writings and Early Biographies (Omnibus of the Sources) (2 Volume Set) Marion A. Habig, OFM. Franciscan Press, Studying the Life of Francis of Assisi: A Beginner’s Workbook – William Hugo, OFM Cap. Franciscan Press, 1996 The First Franciscan Woman: Clare of Assisi and Her Form of Life – Margaret Carney, OSF. Franciscan Press, 1993 The Living Mirror: Reflections on Clare of Assisi – Frances Teresa, OSC. Orbis Books, 1995 Clare of Assisi, The Lady – Early Documents – Regis Armstrong – New York City Press Ongoing Formation Journey and the Dream-by Murray Bodo, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1988. TO LIVE AS FRANCIS LIVED –Leonard Foley, OFM, Jovian Wiegel, OFM, Pattie Normile, SFO. St. Anthony Messenger, 2000. THE FRANCISCAN JOURNEY – Lester Bach, OFM. Smoky Valley Printing. TO SET THEMSELVES FREE: A Continuous Guide to the Life and Rule of Secular Franciscans – Teresa Baker, SFO. Smoky Valley Printing Franciscan Spirituality – John Sullivan, OFM, 24 lessons available from Franciscan Resources or www.thefriars.org/SFO		The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order Review of the SFO Rule by John Sullivan OFM, 23 lessons available from Franciscan Resources or www.thefriars.org/SFO Books and supplies can be ordered from your local Catholic Bookstore or through the following linked sites Franciscan Resources P.O. Box 350 Menahga, MN 56464, U.S.A. Tel: 1-800-772-6910 Fax: 1-218-837-5447 email: [email protected] St. Joseph’s Workshop 259 Trader’s Blvd. East, Unit #12 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5 Tel: 905-568-8777 Fax: 905-568-2676 email: mailto:[email protected] St Francis Bookstore: www.stfrancisonline.com