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)

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

Francis of Assisi – The Saint: Early Documents, vol. 1 by Regis J. Armstrong

Francis of Assisi – The Founder: Early Documents, vol. 2 by Regis J. Armstrong

Francis of Assisi – The Prophet: Early Documents, vol. 3 by Regis J. Armstrong

Francis of Assisi – Index: Early Documents, vol. 4 by William J. Short, Regis J. Armstrong, J.A. Wayne Hellman

Clare of Assisi – The Lady: Early Documents by Regis J. Armstrong

Francis of Assisi: History, Hagiography and Hermeneutics in the Early Documents by Jay M. Hammond

Deus Caritas Est – Encyclical Letter, Benedict XVI