This page lists various materials and resources that those in each phase of Formation can utilize during their study and discernment.
See also handouts used during Initial Formation.
- Franciscan Prayer by Ilia Delio, GoogleBooks edition
- Encyclical letter God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est) by Benedict XVI
- Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Volume 1 – The Saint, by Regis J. Armstrong, GoogleBooks edition. Includes:
- Earlier Exhortation
- I Celano (first biography of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano)
- Letter to the Entire Order
- Prayer Inspired by the Our Father
- Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Volume 2 – The Founder, by Regis J. Armstrong, GoogleBooks edition. Includes:
- The Founding of the Order and the Deeds of the Lesser Brothers
- The Legend of the Three Companions
- II Celano (second biography of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano, also known as The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul)
- Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Volume 3 – The Prophet, by Regis J. Armstrong, GoogleBooks edition. Includes:
- Praises of St. Francis by Bernard of Besse
- The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order
- OFS Constitutions (Word .doc format)
- Signs one may or may not have a vocation to the Secular Franciscan Order
- Cathechism of the Catholic Church from Vatican web site; also available on catholic.net
- Clare of Assisi: Early Documents – The Lady, by Clare, Regis J. Armstrong, GoogleBooks edition.