OFH Formation

As Associates and Members of the Order of Franciscan Hermits, we are all encouraged to participate in Initial and Ongoing Formation in the Spiritual Life. This should be centered on a balanced understanding of Sacred Scripture, Church Teachings, Spiritual Writings of the Church Fathers and Mothers, and Franciscan Studies. All Members are expected to spend some time each day in religious study. One of the greatest disservices to yourself would be to neglect your personal formation program.

It is our hope that you will use our OFH Facebook Group and Forums to reach out if you have questions, or feel if you need help in your Franciscan Spiritual growth. There are MANY books, documents and articles on our website that will help you learn more about Franciscan Spirituality, Franciscan Studies, Monastic Studies, various religious Rules etc. If you visit our News section, there are MANY Topics of interest down the right hand side of the page.

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The following video was created by Vincent Cole, an Associate of the Order of Franciscan Hermits...

- "The Book of Formation of the Order of Franciscan Hermits" was written by Br. Bjorn, OES, OFH and we encourage all of our OFH Members and Associates to read it and work with a Spiritual Director to help you on your Spiritual Journey as a Franciscan Hermit

Third Order Regular Rule

Secular Franciscan Rule "Cards"

Franciscan Spirituality Course Bibliography taught by Br. John-Allen Green, ofm

The Journey into God - Cirino A. & Raischl J.
Care of Creation – A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth - Delio, Warner & Wood
Quantum Shift in the Global Brain - Lazlo, Ervin
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order - Ramos, Conelio Moto
Poverty and Joy – The Franciscan Tradition - Short, William J.

Contemplative Prayer - As an Associate or Member of the Order of Franciscan Hermits, it is of the utmost importance to grow in our Prayer Life. We are to particularly study Contemplative Prayer and the various Christian approaches to achieve that. Many great Saints write about Prayer... St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis, St. Bonaventure... This section will grow over time.

- Centering Prayer - A daily practical approach to Contemplative Prayer.

- Book List about Contemplation and Christian Mysticism - By Sister Catherine Levison, OFH - This is a comprehensive list of classical books that are recommended to help you grow in your Spiritual Development.

- Spiritual Classics

MANY at: http://www.traditionalcatholic.co/free-catholicbooks/
MANY at : http://www.ccel.org/
St. Francis de Sales
-- Meditations from the Introduction to the Devout Life
St. Teresa of Avila
-- The Life of St. Teresa of Avila (Autobiography) - Free Audiobook
-- The Way of Perfection - Free Audiobook
-- The Interior Castle - Free Audiobook

- Discerning Hearts Podcasts

- Capuchin Publications

Capuchin Creative Commons - a collection of high-resolution material, made available for free by our
brothers and sisters for use in the creation of websites and publications.
Capuchin Digital Archive - all the documents of the Order are available in a professional digitized version.

- "Monk Dynasty" Series by John Michael Talbot - Thorough review of Christian Monasticism
- "The Jesus Prayer" Series by John Michael Talbot

FREE BOOKS...

- Want to be a Saint??? See how our Franciscan Sisters and Brothers Became Saints by downloading the following Free Books On Google Play (Various Languages) and/or read about them on Wikipedia...

(NOTE: Some books may appear in the search that do not relate to the Saints listed as this is an automated search on Google Play.)

​OFH Formation

OFH Formation