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IS THIS LIFE FOR ME?

As a Brother, you can expect to live a life in community, in which members dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and service in community and in apostolic works as you seek to be a Franciscan Brother of the Holy Cross.  By living the common life in community we strive to kind and charitable. As Franciscan Brothers of the Holy Cross we are a living reminder  of Christ's love in community, in our works around the world.


IS GOD TRULY CALLING YOU TO LIVE AS A BROTHER?

Do you have a desire to deepen your spiritual life?

Do you have the personality to easily mix with others?

Are you active in your parish community or are you involved in roles of volunteer service?

Do you have a spiritual mentor or spiritual director?

Are you willing to share your life with others who desire to live a religious life?

Are you able to make a commitment to living a chaste celibate lifestyle?

Do you possess the necessary requirements to live a religious life?