Resources

There are many places to find more information regarding various aspects of the Franciscan life in the Church and the world    . . . below you will find some of this useful information to help you in your journey!

 

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 FRANCISCAN LINKS

• Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of St. Francis in Assisi
• Ordo Fratrum Minorum (Franciscan Friars) – International Order
• Franciscan Friars – US Franciscans
• Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Barbara
• Franciscan Friars, Capuchins – International Order
• Franciscan Friars, Capuchins – Western America Province
• Franciscan School of Theology (FST) in Oceanside CA
• Franciscans for Justice (St. Barbara and Our Lady of Guadalupe provinces)
• Pace e Bene
• Franciscan Action Network (FAN)
• Franciscan Earth Corps (a project of FAN)
• Franciscan Missions
• Franciscans International (a voice at the United Nations)
• Franciscan Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation
• St. Anthony Foundation, San Francisco CA
• Amazon Relief
• National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco CA
• Franciscan Institute Publications
• Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
• Franciscan Media
• Center for Action and Contemplation

 

   SPIRITUALITY

• Daily Readings (Lectionary)
• The Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours)

    

   SECULAR AND FRANCISCAN RELATED LINKS

• TAU-USA (official publication of NAFRA)
• Franciscan Youth Fraternity (YouFra)
• Catholic Worker Movement
• Catholic Relief Services

 

   THE ECUMENICAL LAY FRANCISCAN FAMILY

• Episcopal
• Lutheran
• Ecumenical

 

   FRANCISCAN RETREAT CENTERS

• St. Clare’s retreat, Soquel CA
• San Damiano retreat, Danville CA
• St. Francis retreat, San Juan Bautista CA
• Sierra retreat, Malibu CA
• Old Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside CA
• Franciscan Renewal Center (The Casa), Scottsdale AZ

  

  CATHOLIC CHURCH RELATED LINKS

• The Vatican (Holy See)
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
• The Catechism of the Catholic Church