The following are some reading recommendations to deepen your understanding of the Franciscan life.

New American Bible – Revised Edition (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order: With a Catechism and Instructions – Ramos, Baldonado, Grant (Amazon)

To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans – Foley, Weigel, Normile (Amazon)

The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision –  Lester Bach, OFM Cap (Smoky Valley Printing, check with formation director)

Francis:  The Journey and The Dream – Murry Bodo, OFM (Amazon)

The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone – Murray Bodo, OFM (Amazon)

Francis & Clare of Assisi – Early Documents (St. Louis University website)

Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio, OSF (Amazon)

Deus Caritas Est (God Is Love) – Encyclical Letter, Benedict XVI (Vatican website)

Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) – Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis (Vatican website)