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‘Apostolate of good Example’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 16 December, 2023
One of the great turning points of Francis’s life was the occasion when Christ spoke to him from the crucifix. He had been walking near the little church of San Damiano. He was sad at its crumbling, unkempt condition and went in to pray before the altar. As he prayed, he heard a voice speaking… Continue reading
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‘The Apostolate: All may be One’ Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 21 October, 2023
One of the great turning points of Francis’s life was the occasion when Christ spoke to him from the crucifix. He had been walking near the little church of San Damiano. He was sad at its crumbling, unkempt condition and went in to pray before the altar. As he prayed, he heard a voice speaking… Continue reading
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Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 3 August, 2023
The tradition of the Secular Franciscan Order of Saint Francis places great stress on charity toward the sick and infirm. Francis saw the Christ of the Gospels not only preaching the Kingdom to people’s minds and hearts but also going out of his way to relieve the pain and sickness of their bodies. Continue reading
About US
The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) is the third branch of the Franciscan Family formed by Catholic men and women who seek to observe the Gospel of Jesus by following the example of Francis of Assisi. We are the Oxford Fraternity of the OFS in Midlands region, Great Britain.
Recent Posts
- Day of Recollection at Mornese Center, Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LF – 21 June, 2025
- ‘Fraternity as Community’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 7 March, 2024
- Holy Mass and ‘Rite of Profession to the Gospel Life’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 17 February, 2024
- ‘Perfect Joy’ (Contd) | OFS Oxford Fraternity Online Meeting – 8 February, 2024
- ‘Perfect Joy’ | OFS Oxford Fraternity Meeting – 20 January, 2024
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