The following are some reading recommendations to deepen your understanding of the Franciscan life. New American Bible – Revised Edition (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order: With a Catechism and Instructions – Ramos, Baldonado, Grant To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans – Foley, Weigel, Normile The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision – Lester Bach, OFM Cap Francis: The Journey and the Dream – Murray Bodo, OFM The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone – Murray Bodo, OFM Francis & Clare of Assisi – Early Documents Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio, OSF A Franciscan View of Creation: Learning to Live in a Sacramental World – Ilia Delio, OSF Deus Caritas Est – Encyclical Letter, Benedict XVI Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis