Women, Art and Observant Franciscan Piety
Women, Art and Observant Franciscan Piety

Author: Kathleen Giles Arthur

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9789048534999

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The Poor Clares convent of Corpus Domini was the first home of Saint Catherine of Bologna, but after her departure, the convent reinvented itself as a noblewomen's retreat. In doing so, it transformed ideals of poverty, humility and women's education. This book, grounded in archival research and close examination of artworks from the convent, explores the visual culture and social history of an early modern Franciscan women's community. Its careful analysis yields new insights into the changing role of the community in the d'Este political and civic spheres.

Meeting God in the Upper Room
Meeting God in the Upper Room

Author: Peter J. Vaghi

Publisher: Servant Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632531261

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"Drawing deeply from his pastoral experience and theological training, Msgr. Peter Vaghi takes us to the Upper Room in Jerusalem and describes three historically and spiritually significant events that transpired in this sacred place. In so doing, Msgr. Vaghi inspires us to look for Jesus in the "upper room" of our own hearts, following the Lord in prayer, worship, and service."--Publisher description.

Franciscan Women
Franciscan Women

Author: Lezlie S. Knox

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781576594445

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"Franciscan Women: Female Identities and Religious Culture, Medieval and Beyond is a series of papers presented at the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University in July 2016"--

Franciscans and Preaching
Franciscans and Preaching

Author: Timothy Johnson

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 9004231293

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Francis of Assisi, whose Gospel performance captured the imagination of his day, fostered a movement which was fascinated by the transformative power of the embodied Word. This book offers an extensive English language study of medieval Franciscan preaching.

The Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan Saints

Author: Robert Ellsberg

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 2017-08-30

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 163253195X

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Reading Robert Ellsberg’s profiles of holy men and women is like throwing open a window in a stuffy old church and taking in great gulps of fresh air. Henri Nouwen has described his writing as “evocative without being pious.” He broadens the traditional vision of sanctity and calls modern readers of all stripes to claim their potential for moral and spiritual growth, courage and action. By choosing relevant models and contemporary heroes, he makes holiness accessible and attractive to ordinary people. These 101 spiritual trailblazers span the centuries from Francis and Clare to Solanus Casey and Mychal Judge, with representatives from every walk of life and corner of the world. Each entry features the essential biographical facts and adds the insight and depth only Ellsberg can provide. The author’s sharp eye for signs and stories of holiness in the gritty, messy real world informs his selections, making his work unique. Obscure lay peasants, married activists, and controversial social reformers take pride of place alongside better-known theologians, founders, and canonized saints. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.