The Missal used by St. Francis during his life
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The following are some reading recommendations to deepen your understanding of the Franciscan life:
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (online)
- Clare of Assisi – The Lady: Early Documents – Regis J. Armstrong, OFM Cap.
- Essential Documents of the Secular Franciscan Order – Compiled by Anne H. Mulqueen, OFS and John K. Sanborn, OFS
- Francis: The Journey and The Dream – Murry Bodo, OFM
- Francis of Assisi’s Sermon on the Mount: Lessons from the Admonitions John Michael Talbot
- Francis of Assisi – The Saint: Early Documents, Vol. 1 – Regis J. Armstrong, OFM Cap.
- Francis of Assisi – The Founder: Early Documents, Vol 2 – Regis J. Armstrong, OFM Cap.
- Francis of Assisi – The Prophet: Early Documents, Vol 3 – Regis J. Armstrong, OFM Cap.
- Francis – Trilogy Of – Thomas Of Celano
- Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio
- Live Like Francis – Leonard Foley, OFM and Jovian Weigel, O.F.M
- Ritual of the Secular Franciscan Order – Benet A. Fonck, OFM
- Saint Francis of Assisi – Passion, Poverty and the Man Who Transformed the Church – Bret Thoman, OFS
- SFO Formation Manual
- The First Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano
- The Life of St. Francis – St. Bonaventure
- The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order: With a Catechism and Instructions – Ramos, Baldonado, Grant
- The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone – Murray Bodo, OFM
- The Words of Sacred Admonition by St. Francis of Assisi
- To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans – Foley, Weigel, Normile
- Understanding the Bible – (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
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ADDITIONAL PRAYER RESOURCES: The Shrine of St. Anthony Bookstore and Gift shop has just received a very good selection of Franciscan Resources, Literature, Prayer and Meditative books. Some works included are:
- Books on Bonaventure
- (by Benet Fonck, OFM, Philip Marquard, OFM and Lester Bach, OFM)
- Large assortment of books on the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare
- Books on Franciscan Prayer and Meditation
DVD on Francis and the Sultan
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