Third Orders

[DeeDee]

[quote name='ofpheritup' date='Aug 18 2005, 08:47 AM']Call 1-800-FRANCIS  or put a search on the Internet for National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.

A bit of advice if in your area there is more than one fraternity I would suggest visitng them all.  You want to take your time in discovering which one suits your personality. 

Believe me, it makes a difference.
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I agree with the above post! Check out more than one, definitely. You would be surprised at the differences.

[franciscanheart]

thanks for the response. ive looked at the site and am interested in finding one close. im not sure there will be but we'll see. im also interested in the carmelite third order.

right now im just kinda looking around.

[Sixtina87]

HUm, Thrid Orders communities!!!!!!!!!! I know one and have kinda loved there from time to time!!!!!!!!! of course it is a convnet. they are the Thrid Order fo St. Francis in East peoria, ILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Theya re a small order but a very nice order as well!!!!!!!!! Even though i dont belong to them, I am allowed to wonder around as if i am!!!!!!!!! The vd always tells me to just coem rigth in but make sure they know i have there. The convent grounds is so small i know it very well like my own home but they live on a very nice property with tons of walking area, a huge pond, a cemetary in the back and just nothing but quietness!!!!!!!!! I get along with the Sister very well!!!!!!!!!!

if youre insterested in knowing more, let me know!!!!!!!!!!!