Book Recommendations List for Tertiaries
Below are some recommendations for Spiritual Reading on various topics. At the very end we also included the books every Third Order Member ought to have for our Formation. Some of these titles will be clickable and take you to a place to buy them.
On Saint Francis of Assissi
-The Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure -The Life of St. Francis by Bl. Thomas of Celano 1 & 2
-The Little Flowers of St. Francis -The Life of St. Francis by Fr. Candide Chalippe -St. Francis Omnibus of Sources, Fr. Marion Habig
Spiritual Theology/Prayer
-Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales -The Spiritual Life by Fr. Nicolas Grou -The Spiritual Life by Fr. Tanquerey -Theology of Christian Perfection by Fr. Royo-Marin
-The Triple Way by St. Bonaventure Translation w/Notes -Writings on the Spiritual Life written by St. Bonaventure
-Treatise on Prayer and Meditation by St. Peter of Alcantara
Books all Tertiaries should have
-Third Spiritual Alphabet by Fray Francisco de Osuna (Reach out to Sr. Colette for a discount Copy) -The Franciscan Book of Saints by Fr. Habig(Aka "The Seraphic Order")
Thank you!