Franciscans at Prayer
Franciscans at Prayer

Author: Timothy Johnson

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007-04-30

Total Pages: 547

ISBN-13: 9047419898

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Medieval Franciscans prayed in hermitages and churches, on the road and in the piazza, with song and silence. The unique stories of these men and women, as their engaging texts, stunning architecture and breath-taking artwork suggest, are narratives of souls, enfleshed in their respective worlds of the leprosarium, university, or itinerant preaching. The essays in this book foster a nuanced perspective on Franciscan beliefs and spiritual practices by resisting the temptation to reduce their myriad accounts of prayer to an exclusive, univocal spirituality. By displaying the breadth and depth of these medieval Franciscans at prayer, these essays challenge contemporary readers to look anew at this “cloud of witnesses” from the past, who, both lay and religious, promoted a diversity of spiritual expression that found a familial focus in their mutual passion for the divine and the world they shared.

Franciscans at Prayer
Franciscans at Prayer

Author: Timothy J. Johnson

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9004156992

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Surveying the broad panorama of medieval Franciscans at prayer, this book offers a nuanced perspective on Franciscan beliefs and spiritual practices that underscores the depth and breath of their mutual passion for the divine and the world they shared.

Franciscan Prayer
Franciscan Prayer

Author: Ilia Delio

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 2022-03-08

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1616362316

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Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, Franciscan Prayer could very well be considered the essential handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. With exquisite execution, Franciscan theologian Ilia Delio clearly outlines what it means to pray as a Franciscan. Through her experience as a discalced Carmelite nun and then her transformation into Franciscan scholar, Sister Delio brings to light the “contemplative,” “cosmic” and “evangelizing” aspects of Franciscan prayer. Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis’ life, his miracles, his devotion to evangelization and his dedication to living a simple and humble life, yet few know about his prayer life, which seemed, over the centuries, to get lost in the paper shuffle between theologians, followers and historical biographers. It is through Clare of Assisi, Delio asserts, that we have insights into the Franciscan path of prayer. “[Clare] provides the ‘road-map’ of prayer for evangelical life…she was able to do this because she lived under monastic rule while ardently desiring evangelical life.” Through Clare’s letters and actions, we find the rudiments of Franciscan prayer: “Gaze—Consider—Contemplate—Imitate.” Delio also uses the insights of Saint Bonaventure as well as Saint Francis to fully show the meaning and purpose of prayer in the Franciscan tradition.

The Prayer of St. Francis
The Prayer of St. Francis

Author: Dr. Nicholas J. Hanna

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1796067997

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The basis of this book is The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. A poem was written about each line of The Prayer by the author of the book. Selected individuals also wrote reflections about each line of The Prayer. A preface was composed by an individual who also wrote one of the reflections regarding one of the lines within The Prayer. An introduction is presented by the composer of the poems. This entire project is founded on Christ’s message that we love one another as Christ loved all of us.

Franciscan School of Prayer
Franciscan School of Prayer

Author: Christina Mülling

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-04-27

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 3754307150

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The "Franciscan Prayer School" would like to show a path that leads step by step into prayer and that seeks to convey the depth and tradition of Franciscan contemplation in a contemporary way. The present texts can be taken as a separate personal prayer school for one week for daily contemplation or simply considered as individual elements and deepened personally. In the spirit of St. Francis, it should become clear that Jesus looks at us, speaks to us and touches us. As a result, the heart of man is transformed and widened.

Habits for Holiness
Habits for Holiness

Author: Ames Cfr Fr Mark-Mary

Publisher: Ascension Press

Published: 2021-03-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781950784608

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The ideal of holiness can seem impossible as we find ourselves busier and more distracted in our increasingly complicated world. Yet the witness of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs) offers us hope that it is possible to become a saint while living in the world. In fact, it is by opening ourselves up to others and making time for prayer and sacrifices in our daily lives that we can bring God's love to the world. Then we will be transformed ourselves. Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, as he guides you with small, practical steps that will lead you-poco apoco, little by little-on the journey to holiness. Book jacket.

Francis and Clare
Francis and Clare

Author: Saint Francis (of Assisi)

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780809124466

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Francis (c. 1182-1226) and Clare (c. 1193-1254) together shaped the spirituality of early 13th-century Europe. Here for the first time in English are their complete writings, brought together in one volume.