Reading Recommendations
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)
Gospel To Life Bookstore – OFS-USA
St. Francis Pilgrimages Bookstore – Bret Thoman, OFS
The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision – Lester Bach, OFM Cap (CFP Holy Angels)
Francis: The Journey and The Dream – Murry Bodo, OFM
The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone – Murray Bodo, OFM
Francis & Clare of Assisi – Early Documents (Franciscan Tradition)
Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio, OSF (Amazon)
Dan Horan, O.F.M, discusses his new book, Dating God. (Amazon) Drawing from the Franciscan tradition, this book challenges us to reexamine our spirituality, prayer, and relationships, and invites us into a more intimate relationship with our Creator.
Secular Franciscan Order – Come and See Video
Deus Caritas Est (God Is Love) – Encyclical Letter, Pope Benedict XVI (Vatican website)
Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) – Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis (Vatican website)
Laudato Si (Praise Be To You) – Encyclical Letter, Pope Francis (Vatican website)
Fratelli Tutti (Brothers All) – Encyclical Letter, Pope Francis (Vatican website)
