Seeking Franciscan Perfection
Reflections on the Franciscan Life by Fred Schaeffer, SFO

Index to "Seeking Franciscan Perfection"

Part 1 - A school of Christian perfection imbued with the genuine Franciscan spirit. God's Love for Us
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3
Part 2 - True Order in the Roman Catholic Church The Nature of the Secular Franciscan Order (in 3 parts)

Part 3 - Jesus, today, amongst us.

Profession in SFO - a special Gift of God

Part 4 - How St. Francis did penance, especially for conversions.

Franciscans believe in the preciousness of every person.

Part 5 - aspects of poverty Secular Franciscans can routinely practice

God's love for us: The Holy Spirit

Part 6 - Some practical aspects of chastity for adults and the young.

"Try to be present with Mary in the Upper Room at Pentecost."

Part 7 - Obedience

Abba, Father

Part 8 - Liturgy, the Eucharist and our Prayer

What we do in life isn't as important as how we do it.

Part 9 - Family Life / Fraternity Life.

I was in prison and you came to me.

Part 10 -  Justice

When you call me, I will listen to you.

Part 11  - Additional aspects of Justice, particularly Social Justice.

Illness and Suffering
Part 12 - Fraternal charity, Repair my Church, Setting a Good Example.  

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