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Find a passage or excerpt Excerpt Work ↑ Reference Author Period Language Concepts The Rule and life of the Friars Minor is this, namely: to observe the Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ, living in obedience, without property, and in chastity. Brother Francis promises obedience and reverence to the Lord Pope Honorius and to his canonical… Later Rule R.1 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Fraternal care, Holiness If there are any who wish to embrace this life and come to our Brothers, let the latter send them to their provincial Ministers, to whom alone, and not to others, the power to receive Brothers shall be granted. But let the Ministers examine them carefully con… Later Rule R.2 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Faith, Family Let the Clerics perform the divine office according to the order of the Holy Roman Church, except for the Psalter; consequently, they may have breviaries. Let the Lay Brothers say twenty-four Our Fathers for Matins; for Lauds, five; for Prime, Terce, Sext, an… Later Rule R.3 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Anger, Community, Faith I firmly command2 all the Brothers not to receive coins or money in any way, either themselves or through an intermediary. Nevertheless, for the needs of those with infirmity3 and for clothing the other Brothers, let only the Ministers and the Custodians, wit… Later Rule R.4 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Family, Fraternal care Let the Brothers to whom the Lord has given the grace to work labor faithfully and devoutly, in such a way that, while banishing idleness, the enemy of the soul, they do not extinguish the spirit of holy prayer and devotion, to which all other temporal things… Later Rule R.5 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Care of the soul, Community, Discipleship Let the Brothers appropriate nothing to themselves, neither house, nor place, nor anything at all; but as pilgrims and strangers in this world, serving the Lord in poverty and humility, let them go confidently to seek alms. And they must not be ashamed of thi… Later Rule R.6 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Affects, Anger, Almsgiving and charity If any Brothers, at the instigation of the enemy, commit any of those mortal sins for which the Brothers shall have decreed that recourse be had solely to the provincial Ministers, let the guilty be bound to have recourse to them as soon as they can, without … Later Rule R.7 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Anger, Almsgiving and charity, Community Let all the Brothers be bound always to have one of the Brothers of this Religion as Minister General and servant of the whole Fraternity, and let them be firmly bound to obey him. Upon his death, let the election of his successor be made by the provincial Mi… Later Rule R.8 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Faith, Fraternal care Let the Brothers not preach in the diocese of any Bishop when the latter opposes it. And let none of the Brothers dare in any way to preach to the people unless the Minister General of this Fraternity has examined and approved him and granted him the office o… Later Rule R.9 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Fraternal care, Honest work Let the Brothers who are Ministers and servants of the other Brothers visit and admonish their Brothers, and correct them with humility and charity, commanding them nothing that is contrary to their soul and our Rule. But let the Brothers who are subjects rem… Later Rule R.10 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Care of the soul, Almsgiving and charity, Community I firmly command8 all the Brothers not to have suspicious dealings or counsels with women. And let them not enter the monasteries of Religious women, except those who have received special permission from the Apostolic See. And let them not become godfathers … Later Rule R.11 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Community, Family, Fear Let those among the Brothers who, by divine inspiration, wish to go among the Saracens and other unbelievers ask permission from their provincial Ministers. But let the Ministers grant no one permission to go there except those whom they recognize as capable … Later Rule R.12 Francis of Assisi Medieval and Renaissance English Anger, Community, Faith
