Editing Franciscans (section)

===Spirituality===
Franciscan theology conforms to broader [[Catholic theology|doctrine]] with the Catholic Church, but involves several unique emphases. Franciscan theologians view creation, the natural world, as good and joyous, and avoid dwelling on the "stain of [[original sin]]." Francis expressed great affection towards animals and inanimate natural objects as fellow inhabitants of God's creation, in his work ''Canticle of the Creatures'' ({{lang|la|Laudes Creaturarum}}, also known as the ''[[Canticle of the Sun]]''). 

Special emphasis is put on the [[Incarnation of Christ]] viewed as a special act of humility, as Francis was struck by God's great charity in sacrificing his son for the salvation of mankind. They also exhibit great devotion to the [[Eucharist]]. The Rule of Saint Francis calls for members to practice simple living and detachment from material possessions in emulation of Jesus' life and earthly ministry. The simple lifestyle helps members of the order, in whichever branch, to experience solidarity with the poor and to work for social justice. Franciscan spirituality also strongly emphasizes working to preserve the church, and remain loyal to it.{{refn|{{cite web|publisher=Franciscans in Action|url=https://franciscanaction.org/earthcorps/article/living-simply|title=Living Simply|access-date=21 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126011216/https://franciscanaction.org/earthcorps/article/living-simply|archive-date=26 January 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.franciscans.org/en/who/conv-franc/franciscan-spirituality|title=Franciscan Spirituality|publisher=Conventual Franciscans|access-date=2017-01-22|archive-date=2017-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103092133/http://www.franciscans.org/en/who/conv-franc/franciscan-spirituality|url-status=dead}}}}{{refn|{{cite web|url=http://stjosephcupertino.sfousa.org/what-is-franciscan-spirituality/|title=What is Franciscan Spirituality?|date=21 January 2014|publisher=Saint Joseph Cupertino Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order (OFS)|access-date=29 January 2017}}}}