The following are some reading recommendations to deepen your understanding of the Franciscan life.
New American Bible – Revised Edition (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order: With a Catechism and Instructions – Ramos, Baldonado, Grant
To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans – Foley, Weigel, Normile
The Franciscan Journey, Embracing the Franciscan Vision – Lester Bach, OFM Cap
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
Franciscan Prayer – Ilia Delio, OSF
A Franciscan View of Creation: Learning to Live in a Sacramental World – Ilia Delio, OSF
Deus Caritas Est – Encyclical Letter, Benedict XVI
Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis
Gaudete et Exsultate (The Call to Holiness) Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis