"After the Lord gave me some brothers, no one showed me what I had to do, but the Most High Himself revealed to me that I should live according to the pattern of the Holy Gospel." (Testament of St. Francis of Assisi, 14)

We are brothers, we live in fraternity, pray as individuals and in community, share meals and time together, helping each other to grow, just like in a family. Our communities, called friaries, are joyful and hospitable places.

We are an evangelical brotherhood, Jesus of Nazareth is our guide for a simple and humble life among the people. The life of Christ, Holy Scriptures, St. Francis and his writings give us inspiration.

We are sent by Jesus to preach, first by the example of our lives, then in many practical ways: prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, social services, care ministries, mission activities, publications and communication, etc.