SFO Rule: #14: Secular Franciscans, together with all people of good will, are called to build a more fraternal and evangelical world so that the kingdom of God may be brought about more effectively. Mindful that anyone "who follows Christ, the perfect man, becomes more of a man himself," let them exercise their responsibilities competently in the Christian spirit of service.
AS SECULAR FRANCISCANS, HOW CAN WE BUILD A MORE FRATERNAL AND EVANGELICAL WORLD?
  • We start with the Gospel and Gospel values
    • Humility: Poverty of Spirit
    • Faith and Hope: Trust in God
    • Love: Respect for others and for ourselves
    • Courage
    • Community
    • Service
    • Reconciliation
    • Justice
  • How do we implement these Gospel values in our lives?
    • We recognize that our talents are gifts from God and that we accomplish nothing without Him.
    • We rely on prayer and God's goodness to help us on our way in life.
    • We look for the good in others, even if they are different from us.
    • We realize that we are stewards of  God's gifts to us, including our physical being.
    • We stand up for what we believe.
    • We are nourished by the presence of God in our brothers and sisters.
    • We work with others on projects which will benefit others even when we receive no praise or reward.
    • We are willing to forgive others and ourselves so that we may heal.
    • We use any authority given to us to seek and implement that which is right and just.

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