INSTRUMENTS OF CHRISTREFLECTIONS ON THE PEACE PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI...by Fr. Albert Haase, O.F.M."What is it about this prayer that casts such a magical spell upon us? Why do princess and pauper, bishop and bellhop, saint and sinner turn to it in emotionally charged moments of life? ...The book consists of twelve chapters, each reflecting upon a phrase of the prayer. ..Each chapter, with the exception of the final one, concludes with four reflection and discussion questions. ...I wrote INSTRUMENTS OF CHRIST: REFLECTIONS ON THE PEACE PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI for ordinary Christians like myself, who pray the Peace Prayer but do not always have the time to reflect upon its challenges and implications." Excerpts from the the Introduction. The "reflection and discussion questions" presented in this wonderful little book make it ideal for personal use or a possible "On Going Formation" program within a small group or Fraternity. Published by St. Anthony Press, paperback, 81 pages.(Order B572-3 Price$7.95)
EXHORTATIONS AND ADMONITIONS... A study compilation by Fr. John Sullivan, OFMON GOING FORMATION PROGRAM-ECONOMY PACKOn going formation for Secular Franciscans and all interested in St. Francis, 28 of his Admonitions. "Each of these 28 admonitions reveal that Francis had a deep understanding of human nature and its workings within our lives of faith. Hence they become valuable and insightful tools for checking our own secular spiritual lives and behavior." Each admonition is followed with a set of questions to ponder or to help in opening a dialog in a ongoing formation setting.Economy pack - five books, without binders, 24 pages three hole punched. Contents may also be downloaded free at (Order SUL#4 Price $9.95)
FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITYFr. John Sullivan, OFMEach ECONOMY PACK contains five books of FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY. Keeping our Focus on Francis - 24 lessons, 4 segments of 6 lessons. Ideally suited for ongoing formation classes as well as for personal use. Each book has 76 pages printed on both sides, 8-1/2 by 11. Three hole punched without binder. Inexpensive binders available at stores in your area.You may download similar contents free at www.thefriars.org. (Order SUL#1B Price $19.75)
ECONO PACK - REVIEWING THE SFO RULEFr. John Sullivan, OFM Five books in a pack. Each with 23 lessons, article by article, with associated questions for sharing. Ideally suited for refresher courses, "formation supplement" and ongoing formation classes as well as for just plain personal use. Each book has 12 pages printed on both sides, 8-1/2 by 11. Ideal for rough use - underling and margin notes. Three hole punched without binder. Inexpensive binders available at stores in your area. . (Order SUL#3B - Price $9.95)
PICK MORE DAISIESFr. Lester Bach, O.F.M., Cap
"Readers will find many insightful helps for daily living, which are intended to navigate one over and around many of the pitfalls, which have harmed and misled other Franciscans. This is a book for everyone in the local fraternity and a must have for the newly professed. It is a book for Ongoing Formation, which is easy to read and even easier to digest." (Francis Wicks, SFO - TAU-USA) (Order 007-283-025 Price $14.50)
ECONOMY PACK - NEW 2011RULE, CONSTITUTIONS, NATIONAL STATUTES, NAFRA GUIDELINE, SPIRITUAL ASSISTANTS STATUTES.A much in demand inexpensive item for those in formation, Fraternity Council members and personal use. Each ECONOMY PACK contains five books (Last update, February, 2011) - each book contains the Rule, General Constitutions, National Statutes, NAFRA Guideline, National Statutes for Spiritual Assistants to the SFO. Each book has 90 pages printed on both sides, 8-1/2 by 11. Three hole punched without binder. (inexpensive binders available at stores in your area) . Ideal for rough use and writing and underlining in - - has note pages. Similar contents may be downloaded at the NAFRA website. Printed by Franciscan Resources. (Order 007-185-025B, price $19.95)
ON GOING FORMATION
FRATERNITY ~ AND/OR ~ PERSONAL
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF FRANCIS & CLARE
By Fr. Lester Bach, O.F.M. Cap.
FROM THE POSTSCRIPT - In Conclusion: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT of Francis & Clare initiates a dialogue (sacred exchange) about our Franciscan life. It is a part of a continuing process. Putting ideas into practice is where "the rubber hits the road." as someone has said. If secular Franciscans practice what they explore in these pages, we will produce a harvest of faithful Franciscans who bring a special gift to people in the Church and beyond." An ongoing formation book for all Franciscans. 5½ x 8½ inches, 146 pages, plastic coil binding. Published by the National Fraternity, printed by Barbo Carlson.
(Order #304 Price $15.00)
LEADERS GUIDE FOR CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF FRANCIS AND CLARE
By, Lee Ann Niebuhr, SFO, Don Ryder, SFO, Mary Fedor, SFO
Time and talk study guide. 88 pages, plastic coil binding. Published by the National Fraternity, printed by Barbo Carlson. (Order #306 Price $14.00)
TO SET THEMSELVES FREEA continuous Guide to the Life and Rule of the Secular Franciscans...by Teresa Baker, SFO
To Set Themselves Free, by Teresa Baker, SFO, is a book that fills in many gaps of formation. "Allows Secular Franciscans [and others] to look at the past, encourage a truthful encounter with the present, and explore the dialogue between the two which leads to a positive change in themselves and our society. Francis' original intent and design was not much different. He took a long, hard look at his present, examined what Christ had called for in the past, and set out to make changes in himself accordingly. These changes led to changes within the entire society in which he lived." ...the text offers ways to engage in a solid formation to Franciscan life. ...I would especially encourage all formators, whether for initial or ongoing formation, to read the "Guide for Formation Directors" at the beginning of this book.To Set Themselves Free is another fine resource for deepening our understanding of the Secular Franciscan way of life. - Lester Bach, O.F.M. Cap. 260 pages, 8 1/2 by 11, paper back, spiral bound. A NAFRA Publication. ( Order 633-7 Price $27.00)
CRUCIFIED LOVEA FRANCISCAN PERSPECTIVEBonaventure's Mysticism of the Crucified Christ...by Ilia Delio, O.S.F.STUDIES IN FRANCISCANISM. Highly recommended. "The author studies various aspects of Bonaventure's mystical world view, leading to an understanding of the relevance to contemporary issues such as individualism and relatedness, peace and violence, and the problems of the created world's relationship to the person who seeks to love God in all and above all." - from the forward of the book "An act of love is why Jesus came, not a response due to sin." -from a review by Kevin, SFO - ." From the Introduction: "Francis was a true lover of Christ, according to Bonaventure, because he was perfectly conformed to the Crucified Christ both in spirit ad in flesh. The stigmatized Francis signifies to Bonaventure that if one desires happiness and peace, one must contemplate God and strive for mystical union through conformity to Christ Crucified, the Word of God. ... Since Christ is the true image in whom we are created, he is our model of what it means to be authentically human." Paper, 268 pages, Franciscan Press. (Order FP90988 Price $15.95 )
UPDATED EDITION FROM NAFRAESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDERUpgraded version, by Mulqueen and Sanborn. 5½ x 8½ inches, 6 categories plus Index, coil binding, Published by the National Fraternity, printed by Smokey Valley Prininting . The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order - General Constitutions of the Secular Franciscan Order 2000 - Statutes of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States of America (Includes Composition of Regions, Statement of Purposes, Internal Controls and Treasury Guidelines.) Statutes of the International Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order - Statutes for Spiritual and Pastoral Assistance to the Secular Franciscan Order.
(Order #302, Price $15.25)
CLARE OF ASSISI-THE LETTERS TO AGNES By Sr. Joan Mueller, OSF.
"In a time of growing disparity between rich and poor, Joan Mueller, O.S.F., has written an engaging and compelling account of the importance of poverty in the lives of early Franciscan women Clare of Assisi and Agnes of Prague." ...Elizabeth Dreyer - Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Fairfield University This book was specifically written for ease of use by formation groups, discussion groups, spirituality classes and personal use - with reflections and sharing questions for personal integration and group discussion. It is also a very powerful yet easy to read book for individuals. Highly recommended. Paperback, 114 pages. Published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota. (Order 168-2 Price $18.95 )
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