Rule of
St. Francis for SFO ... Article 18
Moreover they should
respect all creatures, animate and inanimate, which bear the
imprint of the Most High, and they should strive to move from
the temptation of exploiting creation to the Franciscan concept
of universal kinship.
Rule of
St. Francis for SFO ... Article 19
Mindful that they are
bearers of peace which must be built up unceasingly, they should
seek out ways of unity and fraternal harmony through dialogue,
trusting in the presence of the divine seed in everyone and in
the transforming power of love and pardon.
Messengers of perfect
joy in every circumstance, they should strive to bring joy and
hope to others.
Since they are immersed in the resurrection of Christ, which
gives true meaning to Sister Death, let them serenely tend
toward the ultimate encounter with the Father.
