The following are some reading recommendations to deepen your understanding of the Franciscan life.
To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans – Foley, Weigel, Normile
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
Deus Caritas Est – Encyclical Letter, Benedict XVI
Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis
Laudato Si’ Encyclical Letter, Pope Francis
Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio, OSF
New American Bible – Revised Edition (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
A Testament to Peace: The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi
Virgo facta Ecclesia-The Life and Charism of St. Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi by John R.H. Moorman
