​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 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.​NOTE: If you are using an AdBlocker, certain pages on this website will not show links to Amazon Books that are recommended.  If you see a page with no books listed, where you think there should be, please turn off your AdBlocker for that page.

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
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
- Discerning Hearts Podcasts
- Capuchin Publications
​- "Monk Dynasty" Series by John Michael Talbot - Thorough review of Christian Monasticism
- "The Jesus Prayer" Series by John Michael Talbot
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FREE BOOKS...
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​- 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.)