Associates endeavor to live the Gospel, following the example of St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Frances Schervier, who made Jesus Christ the inspiration and center of their lives.

Motivated by the dynamic power of Christ through the Gospel, they share in a Franciscan way of life by being open to interior change which the Gospel calls conversion -- an on-going process. Associates aspire to live the Franciscan values of simplicity, poverty, humility, and contemplation.

Associates share a special bond and vision with the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor and with each other by communicating, collaborating and praying together.

Associates live in the various aspects of their lives the charism of Blessed Frances Schervier "to heal the wounds of Christ in poor suffering humanity."