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A Gospel Lifestyle
Francis and the Franciscans
The Spirit of St Francis has been kept alive through the centuries by The Friars Minor, the followers of St Clare, and the Secular Franciscans. The First Order developed into several branches: Friars Minor Conventual, The Friars Minor (O.F.M) and the Friars Minor Capuchin. As vowed men in the Church, they continue to live out the charism of Brother Francis who wanted his followers to be called "minor" together with those who occupied the lowest positions in society.
The Franciscan families are challenged to adapt themselves to a rapidly changing Church and world while remaining true to the spirit of the founder. Like the original followers of Francis, the friars are called to be men of prayer involved in a variety of ministries. Our charism is not to any specific task in the Church, but to BEING BROTHERS AMONG OURSELVES AND TO THE ENTIRE WORLD.
True to their charism, the friars seek to respond to the call of the Church by their willingness to be Sent, to Serve, and to Proclaim the gospel to all.
Franciscans are continually searching for ways to concretize the
Church's preferential option for the poor. They enjoy the freedom
to respond to the needs of those on the fringes of society as heralds
and craftsmen of Peace.
