Reflections on St. Francis

This book offers readers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testament of St. Francis of Assisi. John Michael Talbots reflections shed light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer. He also provides unique observations on how Franciss 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 giving readers Talbots distinct interpretation of Franciss work.

ISBN	0814633021	Pages	135
ISBN13	9780814633021 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	Liturgical Press	Weight (grammes)	177
Imprint	Liturgical Press	Published in	Collegeville, MN
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	210
Publication date	01 Dec 2009	Width (mm)	135
Library of Congress	2009021206	Spine width (mm)	8
DEWEY	282.092	Academic level	General
DEWEY edition	DC22

		Preface
		The Conversion
		The Conversion		3
		War and Defeat		5
		The Bridge at Apulia		7
		San Damiano: Go Repair My House		9
		The Life of Penance and the Bishop's Trial		11
		The Leper		13
		The Hermit's Habit and Way of Life		16
		The Pivotal Gospel Passages		20
		The Rule
		Introduction to the Rule of 1223		25
		The Basics		27
		The Evangelical Counsels		32
		The Church, Succession of Saints, and Obedience		35
		Renunciation		38
		Simple Clothing		41
		Gradual Stages		45
		Family and Religious Training		47
		The Divine Office		50
		Lay Prayers		53
		Fasting		55
		Itinerancy		58
		Poverty		61
		Daily Work		64
		Begging and Mendicancy		67
		Family and Interdependence		70
		Penance and Forgiveness		72
		Confession and Spiritual Direction		74
		Centralization and Spiritual Parents		77
		Democracy and the Chapter		80
		Preachers		83
		More...

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