Through the Year with Francis of Assisi

Bodo, Murray

Francis of Assisi, St

HarperCollins Publishers,Inc.

There was a time at the very beginning when Francis and his brothers lived at a place near Assisi called Rivo Torto...At Rivo Torto they fasted and did penance with all the enthusiasm and sometimes the imprudence of novices in the life of the Spirit, as the following story shows. One night, as they all lay sleeping soundly, a loud cry broke into their dreams: "I am dying! I am dying! Help me!" And the brothers, startled for their sleep, saw St. Francis already at the side of the terrified brother. "What is it, brother? Tell me." And though he was now embarrassed, the brother overcame shame and said: "Forgive me, Father Francis; but I am dying of hunger." Then St. Francis immediately ordered the brothers to light a torch and go out and gather some herbs and vegetables and whatever else they could find for all of them to have a good, nourishing meal. He said this so that the poor brother would not have to be humiliated by eating alone. And so all the brothers set themselves eagerly to the task of preparing a meal and then they all sat down with the hungry brother and ate a midnight supper. Lesson: Distinguish between moderation and excess. We mature in God when we let him come and go as he wills and not try to force him to stay by exaggerated penance.

Tales of St. Francis: Ancient Stories for Contemporary Living

Religion & Spirituality

Random House Publishing Group

Briefly recounts the life of Francis of Assisi, discusses the philosophy of the saint, and describes how his teachings can be applied to our lives today

The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone

DOUBLEDAY

A way of life both stimulating and troubling This is the way of life St. Francis shows us. It asks that we look again at the possibilities within us and around us and see Francis's life and examples as a way of embracing our "dark side," of reconciling the opposites in ourselves and the world. The Way of St. Francis offers all Christians a guide to following the spirituality of the beloved saint from Assisi. Father Murray Bodo challenges himself and us with a renewed understanding of Francis--to whom we turn again and again in interpreting our own human experience and our experience of God. We reflect on the saint's ways of "letting go," of achieving poverty, of simplicity and non-violence, of entering all creatures. Franciscan spirituality is no different from any other Christian spirituality, observes Bodo. But the way that Francis lives the Gospel has an irresistible attraction for all. "Francis makes me feel loved; he makes me feel that I matter," the author writes. "That is the power he exercises over us...and that is why so many look to him as the model of what they, too, can be." This is a book for all spiritual seekers and lovers of St. Francis--a man who has inspired millions for over eight centuries.

Christian Books & Bibles

Catholicism

Retells stories about St. Francis and his first followers as they try to live simple, spiritual lives

Tales of St. Francis

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Poetry As Prayer: Denise Levertov (The Poetry As Prayer Series)

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Pauline Books & Media

No follower of Christ has captivated the Christian imagination more than this poor man from Assisi. Francis' colorful personality, passionate struggles, and zest for adventure propelled him toward all that life could offer...and plunged him into a deep relationship with God, where the poetry of praise best illumined his experience. With Franciscan expert Murray Bodo, enter into Saint Francis' world of color, sound and image. Enjoy the stories and legends that have fascinated us through the ages. Above all, ponder Francis' poem, Canticle of the Creatures, which glorifies God for creation, incarnation and redemption--a prayer-poem that can show us how to see the world anew.

Poetry As Prayer: Saint Francis of Assisi (The Poetry As Prayer Series)

Juniper: Friend of Francis, Fool of God

St Anthony Messenger Press,U.S.

A refreshing book of Christian stories, each accompanied by a contemporary moral or lesson, and each conveying universal, continuing truths to help readers deal with the demands of a materialistic world.

Tales of St. Francis: Ancient Stories for Contemporary Times

Franciscan Media

Murray Bodo es poeta y ha usado su visión de poeta para presentar un Francisco de Asís que vive y que atrae al lector contemporáneo. Pero ha hecho mucho más que eso. Hay sabiduría aquí y hay percepciones en muchas situaciones que nos inquietan hoy en día.Las palabras del Padre Bodo tocan tanto el corazón como la mente, evocando suavemente una repuesta meditativa y reflexiva. Cada episodio está lleno de hermosas percepciones sobre la manera de vivir de un seguidor y amante de Jesús.El Padre Bodo presenta a San Francisco, no sólo como visionario, sino tambien como un hombre práctico; no sólo como una persona dulce, sino también como un hombre decidido; no sólo como puro, sino como íntegro. El libro es oportuno, leíble e inspirador.

Francisco: el viaje y el sueño

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Through the Year with Francis of Assisi

Tales of St. Francis: Ancient Stories for Contemporary Living

The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone

The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone

Tales of St. Francis

Poetry As Prayer: Denise Levertov (The Poetry As Prayer Series)

Poetry As Prayer: Saint Francis of Assisi (The Poetry As Prayer Series)

Juniper: Friend of Francis, Fool of God

Tales of St. Francis: Ancient Stories for Contemporary Times

Francisco: el viaje y el sueño