OFH Mission
The Order of Franciscan Hermits (OFH) is as an International Franciscan Private Association of the Christian Faithful within the Roman Catholic Church with an Ecumenical Outreach. We are a Contemplative and Active Franciscan Community Promoting World Peace and LOVE through the Teachings of Christ and the Spirituality of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. We live a life of substantial silence, substantial solitude, contemplative prayer and penance - choosing to "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
The OFH is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Religious Charitable Organization (designation letter), that was originally founded in 2015 by Br. Paul, OFH, upon the inspiration of his Novice Master, Fr. Enda Heffernan, OFM Cap. to “Gather the Brothers so we may be One” and revive St. Francis’ - “Rule for Hermitages.”
We choose to focus on what UNITES us as Franciscans, Christians and God’s Children, rather than what Divides us, as St. Paul "begs" of us in Ephesians 4:1-6:
"therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all Humility and Gentleness, with Patience, bearing with one another in LOVE, making every effort to maintain the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. There is One Body and One Spirit, just as you were called to the One Hope of your calling, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of All, who is above All and through All and in All."
a. The Mission or Calling of the OFH Members and Associates is the same as St. Francis given by the Crucifix of San Damiano, to “Rebuild the Church” and Promote World Peace. The OFH accomplishes this through contemplative prayer, compassionate dialogue, fraternal interaction, nonviolent action, and performing the good works asked of us in the Gospel, striving to Build and Unite the Body of Christ which suffers from many divisions, fostering a more perfect life, and exercising other works of the apostolate (Canon 298). As Hermits, we cherish substantial silence, substantial solitude, prayer, and penance.
b. We choose to focus on what UNITES us as Franciscans, Christians and God's Children, rather than what Divides us, as St. Paul "begs" of us in Ephesians 4:1-6:
"therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all Humility and Gentleness, with Patience, bearing with one another in LOVE, making every effort to maintain the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. There is One Body and One Spirit, just as you were called to the One Hope of your calling, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of All, who is above All and through All and in All."
The Order of Franciscan Hermits can only carry out its Mission of Rebuilding the Church and Promoting WORLD PEACE through the generous donations of its benefactors who are remembered in our Daily Prayers. Please consider making a Donation today.
THANK YOU for Your Support of our Order and Mission of PEACE!
The Order of Franciscan Hermits (OFH) is as an International Franciscan Private Association of the Christian Faithful within the Roman Catholic Church with an Ecumenical Outreach. We are a Contemplative and Active Franciscan Community Promoting World Peace and LOVE through the Teachings of Christ and the Spirituality of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. We live a life of substantial silence, substantial solitude, contemplative prayer and penance - choosing to "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
The OFH is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Religious Charitable Organization (designation letter), that was originally founded in 2015 by Br. Paul, OFH, upon the inspiration of his Novice Master, Fr. Enda Heffernan, OFM Cap. to “Gather the Brothers so we may be One” and revive St. Francis’ - “Rule for Hermitages.”
We choose to focus on what UNITES us as Franciscans, Christians and God’s Children, rather than what Divides us, as St. Paul "begs" of us in Ephesians 4:1-6:
"therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all Humility and Gentleness, with Patience, bearing with one another in LOVE, making every effort to maintain the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. There is One Body and One Spirit, just as you were called to the One Hope of your calling, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of All, who is above All and through All and in All."
a. The Mission or Calling of the OFH Members and Associates is the same as St. Francis given by the Crucifix of San Damiano, to “Rebuild the Church” and Promote World Peace. The OFH accomplishes this through contemplative prayer, compassionate dialogue, fraternal interaction, nonviolent action, and performing the good works asked of us in the Gospel, striving to Build and Unite the Body of Christ which suffers from many divisions, fostering a more perfect life, and exercising other works of the apostolate (Canon 298). As Hermits, we cherish substantial silence, substantial solitude, prayer, and penance.
b. We choose to focus on what UNITES us as Franciscans, Christians and God's Children, rather than what Divides us, as St. Paul "begs" of us in Ephesians 4:1-6:
"therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all Humility and Gentleness, with Patience, bearing with one another in LOVE, making every effort to maintain the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. There is One Body and One Spirit, just as you were called to the One Hope of your calling, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of All, who is above All and through All and in All."
The Order of Franciscan Hermits can only carry out its Mission of Rebuilding the Church and Promoting WORLD PEACE through the generous donations of its benefactors who are remembered in our Daily Prayers. Please consider making a Donation today.
THANK YOU for Your Support of our Order and Mission of PEACE!
