Realizing the importance of saving my immortal soul and the great value of the Secular Franciscan Rule to achieve this all important goal in life I hereby resolve to observe this sanctifying Rule not only in part but as fully as human frailty will allow.

With God's grace, I will assist at Holy Mass on weekdays, whenever possible recite my Seraphic Office faithfully never omit grace before and after meals and examine my conscience each night.

I will receive the Sacraments at least once a month attend the fraternity meetings regularly and contribute according to my means for the charities of the Order.

I will always carefully observe the Commandments of God and the Church wear the Scapular and Cord avoid extravagance in dress and manner of living avoid dangerous amusements be temperate in food and drink set a good example to my family and fellow-man avoid dangerous reading be at peace with all avoid vulgar and improper speech and practice charity towards all with special solicitude toward sick and deceased members.

May St. Francis so wonderful in penance and love of Jesus Crucified grant me the necessary spirit of prayer penance love and sacrifice so that I may faithfully observe his rule until death. Amen.