[PDF] The Lessons Of Saint Francis eBook

Author : John Michael Talbot
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 25,28 MB
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1101119101

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The life of St. Francis of Assisi was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today's busy world, his practices have enormous appeal, described in this inspiring work by John Michael Talbot, the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a lay order based on the Franciscan principles of simplicity and self-sufficiency. In The Lessons Of St. Francis, Talbot and co-author Steve Rabey demonstrate the enduring significance of Franciscan wisdom. Organized by topic, such as Simplicity, Humility, Compassion, Solitude, Service, and Prayer, each chapter includes excerpts from the writings of St. Francis, as well as those of his followers and biographers. Combining deep spiritual insights with the offer of a saner, less chaotic way of living, The Lessons Of St. Francis offers wise advice on how to incorporate these virtues into our own lives today.

Author : Sam Guzman
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,41 MB
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 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

Author : John Michael Talbot
Publisher : Dutton Adult
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :

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The life of Saint Francis of Assisi was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today?s busy world, his practices have enormous appeal, described in this inspiring work by John Michael Talbot, the founder of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a lay order based on the Franciscan principles of simplicity and self-sufficiency.In The Lessons of Saint Francis, Talbot and co-author Steve Rabey demonstrate the enduring significance of St. Francis's wisdom. Organized by topic, such as Simplicity, Humility, Compassion, Creativity, Community, Solitude, Service, and Prayer, each chapter includes excerpts from St. Francis?s writings, as well as those of his followers and biographers. The authors discuss how these virtues were expressed in the holy man?s life and how we can take real, meaningful steps to incorporate them in our own lives today through meditations, exercises and dozens of practical suggestions.Beautifully designed and illustrated, The Lessons of St. Francis will appeal to the millions of people who have found guidance in works on saints and angels.Combining deep spiritual insight with the offer of a saner, less complicated way of living, The Lessons of St. Francis is a treasury of fundamental wisdom.

Author : John Michael Talbot
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 33,70 MB
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814639275

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John Michael Talbot's Reflections on St. Francis offers readers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testament of St. Francis of Assisi. Talbot's reflections shed light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer. Drawing on his own experience as the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage, an integrated monastic community of celibates, singles, and families, Talbot provides unique observations on how Francis's life and the Franciscan tradition can be a source of inspiration for those of all states of life even today. These meditations allow readers to contemplate the ways in which prayer, community, and simplicity can be integrated into their own lives while also giving readers Talbot's distinct interpretation of Francis's work.

Author : Murray Bodo
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,85 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781632532374

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"Friar Murray Bodo explores the core teachings of St. Francis and discusses how they shape Franciscan spirituality even today"--

Author : Jane Langton
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781567923209

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This lovely retelling of one of the lesser known tales of the Saint Francis's lessons centers on the legend of the great wolf of Gubbio, a ferocious canine who terrorized the town and was slowly reducing it to penury and starvation. In nearby Assisi, Brother Francis heard of their plight and came to their rescue. Unbelievingly, the villagers watched from the ramparts as Brother Francis called to the wolf, tamed it with his tenderness, and made it pledge that if the people of Gubbio would care for it, he would do them no harm. He took the pledge and lived in harmony with the citizens of the city until his death.

Author : William Hugo
Publisher : New City Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 13,24 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1565483979

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General readers will enjoy learning about Saint Francis in this book and how hagiography shaped the public stories of medieval saints.