General Constitutions of the Secular Franciscan Order
Article 13
1. Rule 7 Secular
Franciscans, called in earlier times "the brothers and sisters of
penance", propose to live in the spirit of continual conversion. Some
means to cultivate this characteristic of the Franciscan vocation, individually
and in fraternity, are: listening to and celebrating the Word of God; review of
life; spiritual retreats; the help of a spiritual adviser, and penitential
celebrations. They should approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation frequently
and participate in the communal celebration of it, whether in the fraternity,
or with the whole people of God.