Franciscan Tradition and Resources

Saint Francis in a garden

Transitus: St. Francis Embraces Sister Death

On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Franciscans worldwide observe this day as the Transitus: his journey from this life to the next.
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Tau cross in the sand

Why I Became a Secular Franciscan

St. Francis established three different Orders. The first one is for the friars; the second is for nuns, such as the Poor Clares; and the third is for laypeople.
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The Canticle of the Creatures

The return to the Portiuncula was by way of Borgo San Sepolcro, Monte Casale, and Citta di Castello.
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Cross of San Damiano

St. Francis: The Restorer of Churches

About three-quarters of a mile below Assisi stands the little convent of San Damiano.
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Saint Anthony holds the child jesus

St. Anthony of Padua: Finder, Teacher, Matchmaker, Guide

This friar writes about the popular customs and devotions to St. Anthony.
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Illustration of Mary and Jesus

The Poverty of Christ

First and before all, Francis wanted to imitate the poverty of Christ. He was not pursuing an abstract ideal.
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