In the 1970s and 1980s there were various attempts to re-express the charism of SSF. Br Geoffrey's "The Way of St Francis" was a rewriting of the Principles to make them accessbile as a common document to all three orders. Br Michael's "Instruments of Peace" was a more radical restatement of the "present intentions" of the three orders. Br William paraphrased the Principles in more contemporary language, and Brother Brian in plain English, having in mind brothers for whom English was not their first language.
Full access to this website is available only to First Order Sisters and Brothers. Others are welcome to browse the open access pages here.
The process for signing up for membership should be fairly automatic - but it does require an admin to verify that you are a First Order member. It might take a day or so depending on access to emails. If you haven't got access after 24 hours please email me.
