CARE FOR CREATION
[a franciscan spirituality of the earth]
...by Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Keith Douglass Warner, O.F.M. and Pamela Wood
--Brother William J. Short, O.F.M.
(Order B16833 Price 18.95)
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF FRANCIS & CLARE
By Fr. Lester Bach, O.F.M. Cap.
An ongoing formation book for Secular 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)
CLARE OF ASSISI-THE LETTERS TO AGNES. By Sr. Joan Mueller, OSF. This book was specifically written for ease of use by formation groups, discussion groups and spirituality classes - 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.
(Order 168-2 Price $18.95 )
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
Upgraded version, by Mulqueen and Sanborn. 5½ x 8½ inches, 7 categories, coil binding, with map, total 288 pages. Published by the National Fraternity, printed by Barbo-Carlson. 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 $15.00)
Each ECONOMY PACK contains five books (Last update, April of 2007, National Statutes.) - each book contains the Rule, General Constitutions, National Statutes, National Statutes for Youth and Young Adults, National Statutes for Spiritual Assistants to the SFO. Each book has 94 pages printed on both sides, 8-1/2 by 11. Three hole punched without binder. (inexpensive binders available at stores in your area) Ideally suited for formation classes and a refrence resource for personal use. Similer contents may be downloaded at the NAFRA website. (Order 007-185-025B, price $15.00)
Each 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 78 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 similer contents free at www.thefriars.org.
(Order SUL#18 Price $12.00)
PICK MORE DAISIES
Fr. Lester Bach, O.F.M., Cap
"Readers will find many insightful help's for daily living, which are intended to navigate one over and around many of the pitfalls, which have harmed and mislet 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)
SEEKING A GOSPEL LIFE
Fr. Lester Bach, OFM, Cap
In the Preface Fr. Bach writes; "Franciscan readers will find that this book focuses on a life founded on the Gospel. They can use it to support their efforts to be faithful to their Franciscan calling. For non-Franciscans it offers direction on how to live a gospel life and helps to understand Franciscan spiritualtiy." Paperback, 116 pages. A NAFRA publication.
(Order 007-310-028 Price $11.00)
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STUDYING THE LIFE OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI
A Beginner's Workbook ...by William Hugo, OFM Cap.
"This book is a "how-to" book which teaches readers a method for studying the life and writings of Francis of Assisi. It is aimed at Franciscan men and women in initial formation and seasoned members who desire an in-depth study of the founder's life. The author has used this method with over 20 study groups. Participants have included high school graduates, master's level professionals, lawyers, men and women joining religious life, perpetually professed friars and sisters, Secular Franciscans, and interested lay people."
"Studing the Life of Francis of Assisi proposes a hands-on approach to study, believing this is the most effective pedagogical method.This book can be used by individuals or groups. Groups can have leaders (e.g., formation directors) who facilitate the sessions. In a group setting, study is conducted in a seminar fashion."
"Work sheets included in this book have all been tested and improved by the experience of eleven years of use. Also, other chapter were developed out of experience of the various groups who used the method." Original publisher - Franciscan Press, 223 pages, 8.5 by 11.
(Order FP90970 Price $14.95)
To Set Themselves Free, by Teresa Baker, SFO, is a book that fills in many gaps of formation. ...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 the 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)
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