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- A Follower of Francis "These are the reflections of a Secular Franciscan. I look not only at my own spiritual journey, but also at issues of life, economic and social justice, morality, the arts, and more through the lens of Franciscan Spirituality."
- a minor friar blog The rants and rambles of a brother in Christ, hopefully in the tradition of Francis and Clare.
- A Subconscious Knows No Negatives Franciscan Reflections For a World Grown Cold.
- Acting Franciscan A Blog of the Franciscan Action Network
- An Ambassador for Christ This is a blog dedicated to the God of Love, the Love of God, and to theology, philosophy, life, and the pilgrimage of faith. By Fr. Christopher Gaffrey, ofm, a Franciscan Friar with the Province of the Immaculate Conception.
- Animate Peace Animate Peace is about creating a culture of peace and compassion. It is designed to teach you how to be in any situation. It moves you away from harsh judgment, blaming and getting lost inside the problem; especially when there are strong feelings...
- Be a Franciscan News and views from the Franciscan Vocation Ministry of Holy Name Province.
- Beads of Joy This is a place where the "Rosary-Man-Jim" gets to blog each day about either the days gospel, or other gospel or scriptual related Rosary reflections topics.
- Beauty for Ashes My journey thru life as a Roman Catholic and a burgeoning Secular Franciscan (kind of).
- Bishop Don's Blog Blog of Bishop Don Lippert, OFM Cap., bishop of the Diocese of Mendi, comprising the provinces of the Southern Highlands and Hela in Papua New Guinea.
- Breaking In The Habit Reflections of a Friar in Training
- Breathing With Both Lungs Br. Tom Forde OFM Cap. I am a Capuchin Franciscan since 1989 (I made final vows in 1995, ordained in 1999; Deo Gratias!). Having spent twelve years in Coolmine Community School, Blanchardstown I was transferred to Cork.
- Call To Holiness Writings from a Catholic in Virginia
- Capuchins Justice Peace and Ecology This blog serves as exchange forum to all Capuchins engaged for the poor and marginalised. It will also deal with issues of ecology. You will find materials to download and links to interesting websites.
- Dating God Franciscan Spirituality for the 21st Century
- francis and clare 30-Second Franciscan Retreats by Julie McElmurry, Director, Franciscan Passages
- Franciscan Focus Just a simple blog of a Secular Franciscan trying to live life with a Franciscan focus.
- Franciscan Footprints Blog of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis (East Peoria, Illinois)
- Franciscan Life My blog describes my life as a Sister of St. Francis, talks about some of my interests, and shares views on justice issues.
- Franciscan Mission Service's Blog Great reflections and resources on mission and the Franciscan charism.
- Franciscan Wonderings The purpose of this blog is to share the montly formation talks given by the professed members of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina OFS Fraternity with our fellow Franciscans and those who love Saint Francis of Assisi.
- FranciscanMom Held together by the grace of God, coffee and crazy glue.
- Frater, Quo Vadis? I have decided to take "Domine, quo vadis" as a guide to my own discernemnt. I ask, "Lord, where are you going?" I pray and hope to know God's will in my life, so that I may simply follow Him where He leads me.
- Fraternidade São Francisco de Assis (Natal-RN, Brasil) Blog destinado à espiritualidade franciscana e divulgação das atividades da Fraternidade OFS São Francisco de Assis, em Natal-RN-Brasil.
- friarmusings the musings of a Franciscan friar…
- friartruck | Franciscan vocation from truck to Gospel Blog of John Bamman, Conventual Franciscan Friar. This beggar of fortune and seeker of eternal treasures capured this friar's heart and pulled him from the driver's seat to a community of Franciscans who inspire the love of God.
- Gerard Straub's Blog Gerard Thomas Straub is a documentary filmmaker and an award-winning author of six books, including a novel. Gerry’s critically acclaimed book The Sun and Moon Over Assisi, which offers inspirational reflections on St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare.
- Habitually Speaking Sister Monica Martin. I began this blog during the very first week I entered the convent as a postulant in August 2009. I am now a temporary professed Sister.
- Kissing the Leper Acknowledging the perfect joy of suffering in Christ, but having a little fun along the way.
- Korban Corner Korban Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order
- Little Portion Hermitage "Founded for the glory of God and inspired by the example of St Francis of Assisi, Little Portion Hermitage is a place of Christ-centered solitude, sacred silence, and intercessory prayer. We believe and profess all that the holy Catholic Church ..."
- Living Stones Blog of The Glory of the Most High Local Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (Rochester, NY)
- Messy Jesus Business Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA (Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration) and her Christian friends contemplate the challenge of really living the Gospel when Christianity has become too fluffy and watered down.
- Mind Journeys Learning to think as a Franciscan.
- Mind Journeys Learning to think as a Franciscan
- Musings of a Mendicant Habitus non facit monachum
- OH……….. FRANCESCO The meditations and reflections of a Secular Franciscan in the 3rd Millennium.
- Our Lady of the Rockies Regional Fraternity Webpage of Secular Franciscans in Montana & Northern Wyoming
- Our Lady's Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (Bedford, MA) We are part of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Region of the National Fraternity USA of the worldwide Secular Franciscan Order. Our Lady’s Fraternity meets monthly at St. Michaels Parish in Bedford, MA.
- People of Peace Fraternity (Indianapolis, IN) The blog ministry of the People of Peace SFO fraternity.
- Portiuncula: the Little Portion The Portiuncula, located in the Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments.
- Reflections of a Secular Franciscan Reflections about Our Lord, St Francis and Life.
- Rough Drafts…. A retired teacher and Secular Franciscan living in a (very) rural part of Nebraska.
- Sandal Tracks to Paradise The musings of a Secular Franciscan who is following imperfectly the surer footsteps of St. Francis to and through Christ as a pilgrim through this world. Listen! The King is coming!
- Secular Franciscans of Long Beach Island, NJ We are the Secular Franciscans from the St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, based at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Brant Beach, on Long Beach Island, in New Jersey.
- Sierra Vista Sister-Franciscan Sister Carol Seidl, OSF. I am a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity serving at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. Read about my experiences of being one of the first Catholic Sisters in this area.
- St. Francis Fraternity (Springfield, PA) Local Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Springfield (Delaware County), Pennsylvania.
- St. Mary of the Angels Fraternity (Rockville, MD) This simple website is for members and guests of St. Mary of the Angels fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.
- The Assisi Project Founded in 2008, the Assisi Project is an international fellowship of 'Franciscans in Spirit' with friends and followers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa.
- The Wandering Friar Produced by Fr. John Anglin, OFM, this blog is a dimension of his ministry of preaching with the Franciscan Ministry of the Word as well as a means of letting friends and family know of his travels, etc.
- The Way of the Soul's Desire Blog of Ouida Tomlinson, OFS, a convert to Catholicism and a Secular Franciscan.
- Tired of all the Bad News Fr. Bryan Shortall OFM Cap. While we can't deny the difficulites for so many people at home and overseas, it's important to take account of the positives, and to spread the Good News.
- Tom O.F.S. I am Catholic, Conservative, Republican, and a Secular Franciscan.
If you would like to add to your list the FB page ” The friends of St Francis ” you may . I am the administrator of the page and I strictly adhere to the teachings of the Church and I post Franciscan information from FB . Thank you for your website !!
Thank you for the suggestion, Jean, your site has been added.
I also write a blog called Call To Holiness, and offer links, blogs, podcasts, and apps: http://www.calltoholiness.us/
Pax Et Bonum,
John
You site has been added John, thanks for the suggestion.
Chapel of Our Savior is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement located among a retail shopping center in Brockton, MA. The Atonement Friars have created a new website for Brockton, and would be much appreciated it if you would add it to the list of websites for DigitalFranciscans.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you so much!
Linda Grassa
Communications & Public Relations Manager
Hi Linda,
Thanks for the suggestion, the Chapel has been added. Please feel free to let me know if there are any other sites that I should add.
Pax et bonum,
Lee
thank you for this resource! Love it. Please add the Holy Cross Fraternity web site.
Thanks Ted, glad you like it. Holy Cross Fraternity was one of the first sites I added.
Send the wrong e-mail address a minute ago…
Please add the Holy Cross Fraternity web site.
Franciscan Mission Service’s website (www.franciscanmissionservice.org) and blog (http://franciscanmissionservice.blogspot.com) would be two great additions to this list. As an international lay Franciscan mission program in North America, Franciscan Mission Service helps Catholics prepare to serve on two-year international, one-year domestic and 1-2 week short-term mission opportunities. Missioners live a simple life in solidarity with their partners: the poor and oppressed in Africa, Latin America, North America and the Caribbean. Our blog has great reflections and resources on mission and the Franciscan charism.
Peace,
Bridget Higginbotham
Communications Coordinator
Pax et bonum, Bridget, I’ll add these right away, thanks for the suggestions. Let me know if you have any others.
Good day! Please add the official website of the OFM Franciscans – Province of San Pedro Bautista – Philippines. Thank you very much! Thanks for following us on Twitter.
ofmphil.org
Jess
Asst. Media Staff
Provincial Communications Office
Hi Jess,
Sorry for the delay. The site has been added.
Greetings!
I offer retreats and presentations on Assisi’s Saints Clare and Francis. My website is http://www.franciscanpassages.org
You are already kind enough to follow my tweeting (franciscanist)
I blog at francisandclare.wordpress.com/ and tomorrow I look forward to posting an interview with a woman who is what some call “a late vocation”.
Thanks for being a thorough clearinghouse for things Franciscan on the web. God bless your work.
Peace,
julie
Hi Julie, I added Franciscan Passages a while ago and I’ll add your blog tonight. Pax et bonum, Lee
Our fraternity – The Glory of the Most High Fraternity – in Rochester New York has a blog – Living Stones (http://livingstones-sfo.blogspot.com)- which is updated periodically with information from our newsletter, community events, Franciscan news and articles, and so on. If you could please add it to the list. Thanks – Lee (A Follower of Francis)
Hi Lee, sorry for the delay. Adding your fraternity’s site now. Thanks for the suggestions. Pax et bonum, Lee
http://www.bspenance.org/
An Association under the first rule of St. Francis.
Brothers and Sisters of Penance of St. Francis.
Hi Mike, the site has been added. Sorry for the delay. Pax et bonum.
Do you also link to the SSF and TSSF (the Anglican Franciscans)?
Hi Belinda, sorry for the delay in my reply, things have been very busy at work lately. Being Catholic, I have been focusing on the Catholic arms of the Franciscan family without giving it much thought. I’m thinking that there’s no reason for me to exclude Franciscans from other Christian denominations. Can you help me get started with some suggestions for sites? Thanks! Pax and bonum.
For TSSF in Europe:
http://tssf.org.uk/links/
which gives links to many other Franciscan websites. You will see that your own links are heavily featured!
Sorry for the long, long delay. I’ve added your site. Pax et bonum.
Please add a link to our OSF page available on Facebook from St. Petersburg Florida
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Anthony-of-Padua-Fraternity-OSF/687707731342185
Hi Bob, Sorry for the delay, this page had been added. Pax et bonum!
Perfect..Prayers for your awesome endeavor!!!
http://www.sfoireland.com/ Please add
Many thanks
Thanks Jack, your site has been added.
nafraformation.org
Hi Kathleen. I apologize for the long delay. The site has been added. Pax et bonum, Lee
Please add…
Secular Franciscans – San Luis Rey Fraternity
in Oceanside, CA
http://www.slr-ofs.org
Sorry for the long delay Laura, the site has been added. Pax et bonum!
Just discovered this wonderful site. I would be glad if you would add another to the list http://www.capuchinmisssions.ie which is a website with links to the missions of the Irish Capuchin Franciscans.
You site has been added. Thanks for the suggestion. Pax et bonum!
San Damiano Retreat in Danville, CA would greatly appreciate being added to the list. http://www.sandamiano.org
Hi Janet, Just added the Retreat to the list. Thanks for the suggestion. Pax et bonum, Lee