• The Constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” states: “Provided that the substantial unity of the Roman Rite is maintained, the revision of liturgical books should allow for legitimate variations and adaptations to different groups, regions, and peoples, especially in mission lands”( VATICAN COUNCIL II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy “Sacrocanctum Concilium”, n. 38.)

• The rites and prayers presented in these celebrations are inspired by the traditions of the Secular Franciscan fraternity. They need to be adapted to the mentality and to the different circumstances of the fraternities scattered in so many parts of the world.

• It is the task of the SFO National Councils particularly to carry out this work of adaptation. We have adapted the ritual to our Indian situation.

• The rites which refer to admission and profession are to be taken as normative with regard to the essential elements which will be indicated as such in each rite.

• By doing that it presumes fidelity to the Secular Franciscan vocation and to its universality, that is, to unity among all the fraternities with the Church.

• The Ritual in the light of praying with Sacred Scripture and Franciscan Writings:

  • A time for ‘getting to know you’

  • A time for hearing the Word of God and sharing it

  • A time for study, work and Formation

  • A time for celebrating the Eucharist and Liturgy of Hours.

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