This booklet provides the primary rules with commentary for Secular Franciscans.

From Gospel to Life: The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order With Commentary

Religion & Spirituality

Fonck O.F.M., Benet A.

Christian Books & Bibles

Charis Books

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 1 This book is a complete commentary or reflection on the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order. Originally published in the Franciscan Herald magazine in 1979-80, when Father Benet was managing editor, it has since been revised and updated in order for it to apply to contemporary circumstances while staying true to the core message of the SFO Rule.

Called to Follow Christ: Commentary on the Secular Franciscan Rule (SFO Resource Library, Vol. 1)

Franciscan Press

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 4 The short reflections on the Secular Franciscan Rule gathered here grew out of back-page editorials in the Franciscan Herald magazine. Meant as additional ideas and insights not touched on in the commentaries, they were assembled for directors of formation. But they are especially useful for the ordinary Secular Franciscan who is looking for a way to reflect on the Rule as a personal or communal means of ongoing formation, and a parth to even truer gospel living and proclamation.

Called to Proclaim Christ: Short Reflections on the SFO Rule (Sfo Resource Library, Vol. 4.)

Franciscan Media

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 6 A concordance to the SFO Rule, giving for each of the twenty-six articles a quote from the gospels, New Testament, Old Testament, Psalms, writings of St. Francis, Franciscan resources, writings of St. Clare, Vatican II documents, papal statements and prayers from the Sacramentary.

Called to Build a More Fraternal and Evangelical World:Commentary on the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order (Sfo Resource Library, Vol. 6)

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 5 Originally published in the SFO continuing education bulletin of the Sacred Heart Province, this work focuses on the meaning of the footnotes of the SFO Rule.

Called to Make Present the Charism (Sfo Resource Library, 5)