Franciscans have a rich tradition since our Orders began in the 13th Century. We invite other Franciscans to contribute to this section in order to enhance this website. It should be a good mix of text and images. As the lead image/fresco indicates, this section will center on St. Francis of Assisi and Mary, the Holy Mother of Jesus.

Pietro Lorenzetti, c. 1320
Madonna with St Francis and St John the Evangelist

Fresco in Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi

The Mother of Jesus pointing to St. Francis, as if to say 'great things are expected of him.'

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Section Index

The Marian Dedication of St. Francis of Assisi Perfect Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary "Mary's Little Portion" St. Clare of Assisi The Nature of the Secular Franciscan Order Order Friars Minor - Capuchins a) Third Order Regular (T.O.R.) b) Order Friars Minor - Conventuals Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the ultimate in Franciscan Spirituality Of the Sacred and Holy Stigmata  of Saint Francis and Certain Considerations hereon On the Canonization of St. Francis Marian Devotion of St. Anthony of Padua Profession in the SFO (Original & several Franciscan Reflections) Profession in the SFO: Gift & Commitment by Br. Felice Cangelosi, OFM Cap See also: Profession in SFO-a special Gift of God (F. Schaeffer, SFO), and, Franciscan Reflection 574 Franciscan Reflection C-01 Franciscan Reflection C-02 Franciscan Reflection C-03

2012 - Annual Renewal Franciscan Short Stories (7) Sine Proprio (a Retreat Talk)

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