What We Do - Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis

TO THOSE LEADING THE CONSECRATED LIFE

Allow the Father, through the work of the Spirit, to shape your hearts and minds according to the heart and mind of his Son.

You are called to manifest the same passion that he had for the Kingdom, to offer, as he did, your energies, your time and your whole existence for the Father and for the brethren.

In this way you will learn life’s true wisdom.

Fidelity to the Spirit of John Hoever and a response to the most critical needs of society has allowed the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis to bring the healing presence of Jesus and the gentle compassion of Francis of Assisi to those with whom we work and serve.

We ask you, our friends, benefactors, relatives and co-workers, to join with us in beseeching God to send vocations to our Congregation. We invite you to pray with us daily the prayer for vocations.

Prayer

O God, Father of mercy and compassion, You aroused in the heart of your servant, Brother John Hoever, the founder of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis, the selfless readiness for fulfillment of Your Holy Will.

In the unique spirit of Franciscan peace and joy, the Brothers of the Poor strive to follow the example of John in ministry to the young, the neglected, the poor, the elderly and to all those who are powerless and disadvantaged. We ask You, Jesus our Brother, to let it be made known to the world in our day, that his life and work were pleasing to You.

Let all the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis imitate his example of generosity and self-sacrifice with increasing effort. Send good, holy men to carry on the work entrusted to the Brothers by Brother John, for your greater honor and glory and so that all the Brothers, present and future, may be “Instruments of His Kingdom when and where He chooses.” Amen.