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Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi, the founders of the Franciscan movement, produced separate rules for three parallel orders, which still co-exist as parts of the Franciscan family today: [3] The First Order were to be mendicant friars, embracing poverty as a gift from God and living the community life in the world and serving the poor.
Franciscan theology conforms to broader doctrine with the Catholic Church, but involves several unique emphases. Franciscan theologians view creation, the natural world, as good and joyous, and avoid dwelling on the "stain of original sin."
The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (Latin: Congregatio Fratrum Franciscanorum Immaculatae; abbreviated FFI or FI) is a religious institute founded in 1970 by Conventual Franciscans Stefano Maria Manelli and Gabriel Maria Pellettieri and canonically erected by Pope John Paul II in 1998. [1]
Francisco de Osuna, O.F.M. (1492 or 1497 – c. 1540), was a Spanish Franciscan friar and author of some of the most influential works on spirituality in Spain in the 16th century. [ 1 ] His book The Third Spiritual Alphabet influenced Saint Teresa of Jesus . [ 2 ]
His feast is kept throughout the Franciscan Order on 24 July (except currently the United States, where it is celebrated on 14 July). Francis Solanus is the patron saint of Montilla. The Parish Church of San Francisco Solano is built on the site of the former house where he was born. [ 5 ]
Franciscans International (FI) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with general Consultative Status at the United Nations.The organization operates under the sponsorship of the Conference of the Franciscan Family (CFF) and serves all members of the Franciscan family, as well as the global community by bringing spiritual, ethical, and Franciscan values to the United Nations and ...
Francis of Assisi, founder of the Order of Friars Minor; oldest known portrait in existence of the saint, dating back to St. Francis' retreat to Subiaco (1223–1224). The Order of Friars Minor (commonly called the Franciscans, the Franciscan Order, or the Seraphic Order; [2] postnominal abbreviation O.F.M.) is a mendicant Catholic religious order, founded in 1209 by Francis of Assisi.
The Order of Ecumenical Franciscans (OEF) [1] is a group of men and women devoted to following the examples of Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi and their understanding of the Christian gospel: sharing a love for creation and for those who have been marginalized.