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1. Everyone
regardless of religious orientation is welcome to join the
Associates. If you believe God is calling you to follow St.
Francis write a letter telling us about yourself and why you feel
called to join the Franciscan family.
Write
to: 2. After receiving guidelines
from the Secretary for Associates, write your Rule of
Life. SUGGESTIONS For
Rule: ·
To pray to God and
read some verses of the Bible every
day. ·
To attend Holy
Communion regularly. ·
To make use of the
sacrament of reconciliation or some other method of examination of
conscience and penance. ·
To practice
responsible stewardship of
resources. ·
To support your
Franciscan Brothers and Sisters in the Society of St. Francis through your
prayers and gifts. ·
To respond to
God's call to the service of others in the situation of your
life. · To deepen your knowledge of God and the
faith through study and
retreats. ·
To correspond with
the Secretary for Associates at least once a
year. 3. Ask a friend to write a letter of
recommendation. 4. Upon receipt of your Rule and the
recommendation, the Secretary will let you know how to arrange a reception
service.
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