This video was producded by the St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity in Triangle, Virginia. Background music: Dream of the Heart by Richard Shulman from the CD Transformation at Assisi
The Franciscan Call
Is God Calling You to the Secular Franciscan Order? “They have been made living members of the Church in Baptism; … Therefore, they should go forth as witnesses and instruments of her mission among all people Proclaiming Christ by their life and words.” The process of becoming a professed Secular Franciscan is a journey that […]
St. Francis and the Sultan
In 1219, St. Francis went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan. This podcast explores some aspects of this encounter and how the meeting of St. Francis and the Sultan can serve as a model of peace and brotherhood. Listen here: When St. Francis crossed enemy lines to meet the Sultan Malek el-Kamil during […]
Come and See video
Please contact us at info@peaceandallgood.org This video may answer some of your questions about the Secular Franciscan Order.
What is the Franciscan Tau Cross?
The Tau Cross, also called the Cross of Tau, the Franciscan Tau Cross, the Cross of St. Francis, and the Cross of St. Anthony, is a simple cross, based on the Greek Τ, which is pronounce taw. In Hebrew the letter is pronounced the same but written as x. It predates the cross of the crucifixion, and for this reason it is also called the Old Testament cross. […]