Rule 17

In their family they should cultivate the Franciscan spirit of peace, fidelity, and respect for life, striving to make of it a sign of a world already renewed in Christ.

By living the grace of matrimony, husbands and wives in particular should bear witness in the world to the love of Christ for his Church. They should joyfully accompany their children on their human and spiritual journey by providing a simple and open Christian education and being attentive to the vocation of each child.

Family life is covered by Rule 17. Secular Franciscans are expected to bring peach and fidelity to the Rule to a family, have total respect for life, 100% adherence to the teachings of the Church, Magisterium, and the Holy Father, and if parents accompany their children on this human and spiritual journey by espousing a simple and open Christian education, and being open to a possible vocation of each child, that family will benefit through God's blessings on a daily basis. As a family, let us set an example, that a family who prays together will indeed stay together, and many a family where father and mother are Secular Franciscans will have young adults seeking the way of St. Francis. That's where youth fraternities can come in.

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5-10-2008