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Following
the example of our Seraphic Father St. Francis and
all Franciscan saints the Friars of the Immaculate
accept invitation for preaching missions,
conducting retreats and conferences both popular
and doctrinal in content. We do believe of the
urgent need of preaching the true Catholic faith
with perfect fidelity to the Magisterium and the
Holy Tradition of the Church.
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The
Franciscans of the Immaculate also assist
spiritually the growing family of the Franciscan
Tertiaries of the Immaculate as well as members of
the Mission of the Immaculate Mediatrix Movement.
In this way, the spirituality of Marin
consecration can be disseminated on all walks of
life.
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The
ministry of Confession and spiritual direction
have been the traditional apostolate of the
Franciscan Order-- an order of penance and
conversion. Hence, we avail our priests in this
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avail ourselves of every means in order that the
Immaculate may bring souls to Jesus and transform
them into other Christs in the swiftest, surest
and most beautiful way."
(Constitutions
of the Franciscans of the Immaculate)
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The
Franciscans of the Immaculate, publishes books on
the faith and on our Lady. In the United States,
this work is done under the non-profit
organization, the Academy of the Immaculate, under
the direct supervision of the friars. Check out
our internet bookstore to see of the titles
published in English.
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Initiated
by a some members of the Third Order of the
Immaculate, Morning Star Tapes had released audio
cassette tapes and CD's of religious conferences,
symposium talks, Marian hymns and songs of various
titles. Check out our on-line bookstore for
details.
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One
of the most fruitful apostolic tools we have in
the United States is the use of the internet as
you read these lines. Having the goal of
"bringing the Immaculate to the world,"
is not as difficult as publishing web pages that
can reach around the globe. Numerous religious
vocations have known Mary's message through this
medium, as well as wealthy information on the
faith and the mystery of Mary.
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Apart
from books, the Franciscans of the Immaculate in
other parts of the world publish magazines and
newsletters specifically oriented towards
marianization of the faithful according to St.
Maximilian's vision. In this way, we can reach as
many souls as possible to extend God's love and
mercy.
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Yes,
the Friars of the Immaculate can be in front of tv
camera or radio microphone to make use of these
compelling means of evangelization. Radio stations
are existent in our friaries in Italy, Brazil,
Benin Africa and the Philippines. Television
station had been present in our Mother House in
Italy for many years.
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