Living the Tau Maria Franciscan Rule of Life

Our Rule offers a simple, Gospel-centred framework that guides Cordbearers and Professed members alike toward continual conversion, deeper prayer, and generous service within everyday circumstances.

Rooted in the earliest Franciscan sources, our Rule expresses penance through prayer, poverty, and humble fraternity. It shapes daily choices, sanctifies ordinary duties, and helps members mirror Christ’s mercy in modern society.

Core Pillars of Our Observance

Every Franciscan commitment flows from four inseparable pillars: daily conversion, fidelity to prayer, joyful poverty, and charitable service. By consistently living these practices, members learn to surrender personal preferences, cultivate gratitude, and become instruments of peace for families, parishes, workplaces, and the wider society God entrusts to us.

Daily Prayer Rhythm

Sanctifying each day with liturgy.

a man and a woman standing in front of a stage

Living Joyful Gospel Poverty

Freedom found in holy simplicity.

Selfless Service in Charity

Sharing Christ’s mercy with neighbours.

Stages of Franciscan Commitment Path

Membership within Tau Maria unfolds gradually so that God’s grace may root deeply. Cordbearers begin by adopting essential practices while discerning their vocation. Postulants and Novices receive structured lessons, spiritual accompaniment, and communal feedback that foster humility and perseverance. After temporary vows they continue formation through Scripture, Catechism, and Franciscan writings, integrating the Rule into work, family, and parish life. Finally, perpetual profession seals a lifelong covenant, uniting the member to Christ’s mission of peace and penance.

Daily Duties After Perpetual Profession

Those who have professed vow to uphold every article of the Rule, attend monthly fraternity meetings, pursue ongoing study, and offer spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Their visible fidelity strengthens the wider Church and inspires newer members to persevere, proving that holiness is attainable through ordinary, grace-filled fidelity today.

Guided By Sacred Scripture

The Rule echoes Christ’s commands with clarity.

Firmly Rooted In Tradition

Drawn from early Franciscan and Church sources.

Safeguarded Through Loving Obedience

Members submit to Church authority with joy.

Begin Your Franciscan Formation Journey

Curious hearts are invited to attend a local gathering, meet our fraternity, and pray about embracing the Rule. You will receive a handbook, guidance from an Area Minister, and time to discern whether God is calling you to the Cordbearer path or a fuller consecration. Throughout this process we respect family obligations, encouraging candidates to integrate Franciscan practices slowly and sincerely. Reach out; together we will discover how the Holy Spirit wishes to lead you.

Accept Christ’s invitation today and let the Franciscan Rule reshape every corner of life.

Begin your journey now.