The Way of Saint Francis: Teachings and Practices for Daily Life
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Publisher Description
Who was medieval Italy's Francis of Assisi? Millions knew him as the saint who first received the stigmata of Christ, as a champion of the poor, and as a mystic who possessed a divine rapport with the natural world. But few know that Saint Francis also created an extraordinary system of practices to radiate a joyfulness of spirit inward to the soul and outward to the world. On
The Way of Saint Francis, scholar and friar Murray Bodo reveals the life of this celebrated saint and shares specific meditations, prayers, and teachings to cultivate the 5 great keys of Franciscan spirituality: Silence, how to use inner and outer quietude to prepare a sacred dwelling place within; Purification, true forgiveness, the secret to purifying the heart; Openness, how to embrace your deeper suffering and simpler joys in the manner and spirit of Saint Francis; Response, the way of the Poor Christ, a life made rich through prayer, contemplation, and selfless service; Time, how we enter the state of the timeless divine. You will learn how to use each of these miraculous keys to open the door to the cell within - a sacred inner space of stillness and strength available to you at any time and in any situation - and to transform yourself into a true instrument of peace.
Customer Reviews
The Way of Saint Francis:Teachings ...
Having Fr. Murray Bodo read the book is unbelievable! What makes hearing Fr. Bodo so special is that I have attended a few retreats over the years with him and each time is special and different. I have learned a lot about St. Francis, the village at the time and the village of today and how life has changed in the Italian town. I also had the distinct priviledge to visit Assisi, Italy with family and everything Fr. Bodo talked about came true. What a wonderful and mystical place! Having the book read by Fr. Bodo is second only to going to Assisi and being able to soak up all the wonderful culture of the town and the history of Saint Francis.
Enjoy,
Maria