Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings
Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago.

Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself. Now, short writings such as "The Form of Life He Wished for Clare," "The Sermon to the Birds," and "The Source of True Joy," combine with Francis's Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint. An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context.

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Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings
Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago.

Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself. Now, short writings such as "The Form of Life He Wished for Clare," "The Sermon to the Birds," and "The Source of True Joy," combine with Francis's Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint. An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context.

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Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings

Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings

Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings

Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings

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Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago.

Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself. Now, short writings such as "The Form of Life He Wished for Clare," "The Sermon to the Birds," and "The Source of True Joy," combine with Francis's Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint. An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640600195
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Publication date: 10/23/2018
Series: San Damiano Books Series
Edition description: Second
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Jon M. Sweeney's popular history, The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation, has been optioned by HBO. He is the author of thirty other books including The Complete Francis of Assisi; When Saint Francis Saved the Church, winner of a 2015 award in history; and a new fiction series for children, The Pope's Cat.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition 1

Introduction 3

The Writings

Prayer Before the Icon Crucifix of San Damiano (1206) 17

The Saying, "Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary use words." 19

The First Rule (1209) 21

The First Rule of the Third Order (1210) 47

Praises to the Blessed Virgin Mary (1210-1220) 53

Praises of the Christian Virtues (1210-1220) 55

The Form of Life He Wished for Clare (CA. 1212) 59

My First Recommendation to the Faithful (1213) 61

A Rule for Hermitages (1217) 67

The Sermon to the Birds (CA. 1220) 69

Letter to Those Who Rule over People (1220) 71

Letter to a Minister (1221) 75

The Source of True Joy (CA. 1221) 79

Letter to Brother Anthony of Padua (1224) 83

Praises to God and The Blessing of Brother Leo (1224-1225) 85

Letter to All the Friars (1225) 89

Canticle of the Creatures (1225) 99

Canticle for the Women of San Damiano (1225) 105

Two Teachings from "The Admonitions" (CA. 1225) 107

A Letter to All Clergy (CA. 1226) 109

The Testament (1226) 113

Letter to Brother Leo (1226) 121

Prayer for the Conclusion of the Offices (Date Unknown) 123

The Lord's Prayer: Francis's Extended Version (Date Unknown) 125

For Further Reading 129

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“A very good translation of [Francis’] original writings, in words that we can now appreciate.” —Richard Rohr, OFM
 

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