Although this book is classified as a young reader, iAlthough this book is classified as a young reader, it has meaning well beyond. Like many inspirational books, its simple thoughts are often more profound with age. It has been a source of joy and of comfort. Its message is timeless. A must read - must have - for both those who question, and for those who value, friendship.t has meaning well beyond. Like many inspirational books, its simple thoughts are often more profound with age. It has been a source of joy and of comfort. Its message is timeless. A must read - must have - for both those who question, and for those who value, friendship.

I Like You Just Because: Thoughts on Friendship

Literature & Fiction

Nimeth, Albert J.

Poetry

Franciscan Press

Breviloquium

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St. Bonaventure

Catholicism

St. Francis set the universe into a state of praise and of fraternity. The boldness of his innovating dynamism was equaled only by his filial submission to the Church, which he would reform from within. Francis realized the impossible task of being the most liberated man in the church of his day and yet the most docile to its hierarchy and its institutions. He mobilized all those, no matter who they were, who were avid for the spirit of God and impatient to serve the church.

First Encounter With Francis of Assisi

Damien Vorreux

Religion & Spirituality

The Evening Sun: Growing Old Beautifully

Politics & Social Sciences

Joseph Folliet

Social Sciences

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

St. Francis of Assisi: Writings and Early Biographies: English Omnibus of the Sources for the Life of St. Francis (2 Volume Set)

To some, the examination of the ethical theory of John Duns Scotus may seem an arcanedy perhaps even foolhardy exercise. Scotus lived over 600 years ago; his thought is difficult to grasp; many themes in his analysis of issues seem to be or actually are convoluted. Additionally, many have not heard of Scotus or, if they have, it is primarily as the one who opposed Aquinas and came off second best. Even his beatification in 1993 was not widely noted outside of the Franciscan community. In this book, the author discovers areas of congruence and insight between Scotus thought and several contemporary issues. While Scotus language and problems are different than ours, he has a point of view that helps illuminate certain aspects of our modern discussions.

The Ethical Theory of John Duns Scotus: A Dialogue With Medieval and Modern Thought

Thomas A. Shannon

Theology

In The Harmony of Goodness, Mary Beth presents the ethical vision of John Duns Scotus (1265-1308) in an integrated manner, bringing together aspects of virtue, moral reasoning, free choice, rational judgment, and spirituality as parts of a whole human life. As Ingham writes, My own reading of Scotus has been informed by his concern to speak of the morally good act as a beautiful work of art, and of the moral agent as a formed artist. I examine the moral philosophy of John Duns Scotus as if it were a wind chime: composed of several independent elements, all interrelated in such a way that their mutual interaction produces the harmony which is goodness (Introduction, xiv). This work examines the ethical thought of Scotus according to his notion of mutuality or relationship. It is this basic concept, and not freedom, which offers a fruitful avenue for discovery of the contemporary relevance of this Franciscan philosopher-theologian. This study brings to light Scotus' integrated vision of human moral living.

The Harmony of Goodness: Mutuality and Moral Living According to John Duns Scotus

Mary Beth Ingham

Religious Studies

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 1 This book is a complete commentary or reflection on the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order. Originally published in the Franciscan Herald magazine in 1979-80, when Father Benet was managing editor, it has since been revised and updated in order for it to apply to contemporary circumstances while staying true to the core message of the SFO Rule.

Called to Follow Christ: Commentary on the Secular Franciscan Rule (SFO Resource Library, Vol. 1)

Fonck O.F.M., Benet A.

SFO Resource Library, Vol. 3 The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order is not a new rule but an up-to-date version approved by Pope Paul VI in 1978. "It is well to remember as we study this new version of the rule that it is a Way of Life and not merely a series of legal prescriptions.…If we want to follow Francis, we must understand these two concepts of his life: doing penance and living according to the form of the Gospel. It is these two central concepts that we must see in this new version of the rule and strive to make them basic in our daily living." —from the author's Introduction

Called to Live the Dynamic Power of the Gospel: Commentary on the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order (Volume 1) (Sfo Resource Library)

Marquard O.F.M., Philip

When first published in Dutch, this book was described as an inspiring and thought provoking book which should be compulsory reading for those who are involved in interreligious dialogue. In this study, Hoeberichts argues convincingly that the attitude of Francis of Assisi toward the Saracens provides a model for Christian-Muslim relations and for interreligious dialogue in general that is relevant today.

Francis and Islam

J. Hoeberichts

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