St. Francis Prayer Book: A Guide to Deepen Your Spiritual Life

by Jon M Sweeney

Overview

This warm-hearted little book is a window into the soul of St. Francis, one of the most passionate and inspiring followers of Jesus. "Prayer was to Francis as play is to a child: natural, easy, creative, and joyful," author Jon Sweeney tells us. "Before it became common to speak in personal terms of a relationship with God, Francis did so and made it seem natural." With this guide, readers will:

Pray the words that Francis taught his spiritual brothers and sisters to pray.

Explore Francis's time and place and feel the joy and earnestness of the first Franciscans.

Experience how it is possible to live a contemplative and active life, at the same time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557253521
Publisher:	Paraclete Press
Publication date:	02/01/2004
Pages:	155
Sales rank:	991,491
Product dimensions:	4.40(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jon M. Sweeney is the author and editor of many books including The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis, a selection of History Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, The St. Clare Prayer Book, and The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation, which has been optioned by HBO, Inc.

Editorial Reviews

"To help us tap into this spirit of Francis's devotional life, the author has put together a weekly liturgy derived from various sources that reflects the saint's deepest concerns. There is a theme for each of the seven days: following Christ, disregard for possessions, peace and care in human relationships, love for all creatures, preaching the good news, passion more important than learning, and joyful simplicity. Also included in this handy paperback are occasional prayers of Francis -- prayer to the Virgin Mary, prayer for exuberant faith, a benediction, a prayer for a rich spiritual life, and more." --Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice: Resources for Spiritual Journeys

From the Publisher

Readers wanting an accessible, practical introduction to Franciscan prayer will enjoy The St. Francis Prayer Book: A Guide to Deepen Your Spiritual Life. Jon Sweeney (editor of The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis) offers two introductory chapters about St. Francis's approach to prayer, including memorable stories and helpful information about praying with the scriptures. Part II takes the reader through the daily office and various occasional prayers, including the famous "Canticle of Brother Sun." Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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