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their brothers and sisters everywhere. In

this way the life giving message of Jesus’

love for all can be shared.

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OFM Conv. The Focus another. It is from this community Francis of centered his life on the bond that ministry flows as in the days of Francis. person of Jesus Christ. Experiencing the presence of God through Jesus is what Our primary ministry is to witness motivated Francis throughout his life. our own life together as brothers. Friars today strive to grow in their Living in impels us into relationship with Jesus by a life of service where the charism of St. prayer, ministry and by inviting Jesus to Francis is expressed concretely. be with us through life’s journey. The Ministry Ministry flows from a friar’s personal love of God, a desire to bring the Good News of Christ to others. Boundless are the types of activities that friars are asked to do. Friars serve God in These letters identify us as the the Church as teachers, missionaries, Order of Friars Minor Conventual. chaplains, professors, campus The name is derived from the word ministers, laborers, counselors, health “conventus” which means, “to have care providers preachers, pastors, etc. gathered together.” In the Middle Just as Christians who bring Ages, the friars lived in large themselves before the Lord in prayer, houses or “convents” next to the The Lifestyle the friars place their skills and talents major churches in these Medieval Community is what makes the at the service of God and their sisters cities of Europe. Conventuals unique. Francis and his and brothers of the world. early followers stayed together in Today the Franciscan Friars shelters for the sake of support and Conventual are a world-wide prayer. Conventuals today embrace community of vowed men who Francis’ two values -- community and follow the Gospel of Jesus in the prayer. Today, it is still Christ and fraternity that bind the friars together. spirit of . As a within the Catholic Present day Conventuals live in larger Church vows of poverty, chastity communities of friars. This allows the and obedience are embraced by all friars to gather to pray and to share the of the friars. Some Friars are joys, sorrows and excitement of their priests (ordained) while others are different ministries. Here they find brothers -- all are friars. support and encouragement from one