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The Wisdom of St. Francis & His Companions

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The Wisdom of St. Francis & His Companions brings to life the humble yet heroic story of St. Francis of Assisi, who renounced wealth to pursue a Christ-like life of poverty and devotion. Through vivid vignettes, the book reveals the childlike faith, self-denial, and memorable sayings of Francis and his followers, capturing moments of both inspiration and gentle humour. It also highlights St. Francis's poetic gift, including his famous "Canticle to the Sun."
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in religious history, spirituality, and the enduring legacy of St. Francis and the Franciscan tradition.

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The humble but heroic figure of St. Francis (1182-1226), who gave up wealth and security to espouse a life of poverty, an apostolic existence as much like Christ's as possible, attracted a strong and immediate following.

In a series of vivid vignettes, The Wisdom of St. Francis & His Companions portrays the lives of the original members of the Franciscan community––the childlike innocence of their faith, their brave self-denial and acute sayings, and the sometimes comic effects of their simplicity.

St. Francis himself was a poet, and his work, together with the picturesque episodes of his extraordinary life, evoke a perennial response––as witness his revered Canticle to the Sun.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780811207218

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 1979

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Contributors:

  • Compiled by Stephen Clissold
  • Compiled by Stephen Clissold

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 90

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