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Eager to Love
The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi
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Ideal for readers interested in Christian spirituality, Franciscan teachings, and those seeking a fresh perspective on faith through theology and psychology.
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Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. He was at once down to earth and reaching toward heaven, grounded in the rich history of the Church while moving toward a new understanding of the world beyond.
Richard Rohr, himself a Franciscan friar, draws on Scripture, insights from psychology, and literary and artistic references, to weave together an understanding of the tradition as first practised by St Francis. Rohr shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives.
Eager to Love offers readers a unique insight into the teachings and practices that have inspired generations, illustrating how the legacy of St Francis continues to resonate today.
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A comprehensive examination of Francis and his egalitarian brotherhood praised by Methodist Recorder. Readers familiar with Rohr's work will appreciate the firm grounding in St Francis’s teaching, while newcomers will find his insights intriguing, according to Reform. Together Magazine recommends the book as well worth reading and engaging with.
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ISBN: 9781473604032
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 August 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Faith
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Richard Rohr is a globally recognised Catholic and Christian teacher focusing on mystical and transformational traditions and is the founder and director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Rohr Institute. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Yes, And...: Daily Meditations; Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self; Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life; and Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps.
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