The Little Flowers of Saint Francis
The Little Flowers of Saint Francis

Author: Thomas Okey

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2003-09-19

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 048643186X

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Anecdotes relate stories from the life of St. Francis of Assisi, including his sermon to the birds, his healing of a leper, and his conversion of the Sultan of Babylon.

The Complete Francis of Assisi
The Complete Francis of Assisi

Author: Jon M. Sweeney

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1612617360

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There are many editions of the writings of St. Francis, and biographies about him, but here in one volume are both, plus the complete text of the late medieval work, The Little Flowers, which did more to establish the legend of the man than any other work. This "Paraclete Giants" edition includes the complete Road to Assisi, Paul Sabatier's ground-breaking and foundational biography of the saint, first published in French in 1894 and re-issued and expanded in 2002; the complete Francis in His Own Words: The Essential Writings; and The Little Flowers, thus offering the best introduction to St. Francis yet available between two covers. Other Paraclete Giants include The Complete Julian of Norwich and The Complete Introduction to the Devout Life, both translated and introduced by Fr. John-Julian, OJN.

Reluctant Saint
Reluctant Saint

Author: Donald Spoto

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-09-30

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 144065039X

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Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto strips away the legends from the life of Francis of Assisi to reveal the true story of a man who has too often been obscured by pious iconography. Drawing on unprecedented access to unexplored archives, plus Francis's own letters, Spoto places Francis within the context of the multifaceted ecclesiastical, political, and social forces of medieval Italy, casting new light on Francis and showing how his emphasis on charity as the heart of the Gospel's message helped him pioneer a new social movement. This nuanced portrait reveals the multifaceted character of a man who can genuinely be said to have changed the course of history.

God's Fool
God's Fool

Author: Julien Green

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1987-09-02

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0060634642

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This warm, richly detailed biography brings the beloved saint alive in all his human and profoundly spiritual dimensions.

The Catholic Gentleman
The Catholic Gentleman

Author: Sam Guzman

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2019-04-24

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 162164068X

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What it means to be a man or a woman is questioned today like never before. While traditional gender roles have been eroding for decades, now the very categories of male and female are being discarded with reckless abandon. How does one act like a gentleman in such confusing times? The Catholic Gentleman is a solid and practical guide to virtuous manhood. It turns to the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church to answer the important questions men are currently asking. In short, easy- to-read chapters, the author offers pithy insights on a variety of topics, including • How to know you are an authentic man • Why our bodies matter • The value of tradition • The purpose of courtesy • What real holiness is and how to achieve it • How to deal with failure in the spiritual life

St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi

Author: Marion Alphonse Habig

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 2024

ISBN-13:

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This collection includes the saint's writings and early sources documenting his life and societal impact, including: Complete writings of St. Francis First and Second Lives by Thomas of Celano Longer and Shorter Lives by St. Bonaventure Legend of the Three Companions Legend of Perugia Mirror of Perfection Little Flowers of Saint Francis Sacrum Commercium Shorter Contemporary Testimonies This two-volume, paperback set is not sold separately.