The Franciscan Fraternity of Hope desires to live its vocation in communion with the whole Church of Christ, recognizing the richness of diverse Christian traditions and walking humbly alongside all who seek to follow the Gospel. We feel part of the great family of the disciples of Jesus, sustained by the faith handed down through the centuries and by the living experience of so many communities that, in different places and forms, proclaim the Good News.
Our reference point is the Christian tradition we have received, with its spiritual wisdom, its life of prayer, and its witness of holiness. From this foundation, we seek to grow in fidelity to the Gospel, open to dialogue, discernment, and collaboration with other communities that share the same hope. We do not wish to define ourselves by structures or labels, but by the simplicity of a fraternal life that seeks to reflect the love of God.
We are aware that our path is one of growth and maturation. We do not stand from confrontation or self‑sufficiency, but from Franciscan minority: listening, learning, walking with serenity, and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us toward deeper communion. Our desire is to live the faith with authenticity, without rigidity or rupture, open to the truth that God reveals in history and in the life of His People.
We aspire to be a bridge of encounter, a space where faith can be lived with depth and inner freedom, without excluding anyone and without building walls. We want to serve from what is small, to accompany with respect, and to offer a witness of hope that unites, consoles, and opens paths of reconciliation.
We entrust our journey to Jesus Christ, the foundation of our faith, and to the intercession of Mary, model of listening and surrender. May her example help us live with a simple, fraternal, and open heart, as Francis and Clare did, recognizing in every person and every creature a reflection of divine love.
Franciscan Fraternity of Hope 