Franciscans of Halifax Language selection: Active Life Home Spirituality Links Pictures Where to find us Who we are Our History Contemplative Life Active Life Franciscan Life Contact Dear Sisters and Brothers, this site serves as an entrance point to get to know how our active life looks like. You can choose to either follow the red arrows, and discover the meaning of “active life” and its rootedness in the spirituality of St. Francis, or you can get to know our activities directly by clicking on one of the images depicted below.... rooted in prayer and in the Eucharist: Franciscan active life Work in the community: creating a family in Christ studying to understand man, the mysteries of the mind and of God Easing the suffering: Dinner for Haiti Ministry in Parishes: sharing the beauty of God Spreading the Good News: various ministries