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Title: St. Francis and the Foolishness of God by Marie Dennis, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Joseph Nangle, Stuart Taylor, Maire Dennis ISBN: 0-88344-899-8 Publisher: Orbis Books Pub. Date: September, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: ...okay this was on my wish list for waaaay too long...
Comment: I finally bought it, and I'm more than glad I did. This book is not at all what I thought it would be about --- it is so much more. Initially, I thought it would be another book about the life of St. Francis which, of late, I've been quite taken with. This book, though, has more to do with how we can make our faith real --- how we can really respond --- in light of a needy world around us. This is just what the doctor ordered. I say this reluctantly, but reading a chapter is almost better than going to church. I close this book at night with the understanding that I've got to get out there and DO something; I feel like I CAN make some small difference in this world, and that means so much to me. I'm at that point where I WANT to change, WANT to make sacrifices, WANT to be conformed to what God wants me to be. I want desperately not to be an 'average' Christian who longs for the same dusty, lifeless, rusting things the world does. This book reminds me that Francis, in his life, was not afraid to give up personal comfort and familiarity. When he finally overcame the greatest personal obstacle for him --- learning to love the leper -- he was freed from within, freed from that nasty monster that can entangle so many of us. Reflecting on his unique experience, I am compelled to look at my own prejudices, those things about people that keep me from loving them completely. I can't remember the last time a church sermon so compelled me. I highly recommend this book, and encourage you to grow in ways far outside the box.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is a great book for a reflection group.
Comment: St. Francis and the Foolishness of God is not just about St. Francis, but about themes that touch all of our lives. There are reflection questions at the end of each section and an invitation to share stories. I recommend this book for personal and group reflection.
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Title: To Live As Francis Lived: A Guide for Secular Franciscans by Leonard Foley, Jovian Weigel, Patti Normile, Jovian Wiegel ISBN: 0867163968 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Following Francis of Assisi: A Spirituality for Daily Living: A Spirituality for Daily Living by Patti Normile ISBN: 0867162406 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: October, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: God's Fool : The Life of Francis of Assisi by Julien Green ISBN: 0060634642 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 02 September, 1987 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Francis: The Journey and the Dream by Murray Bodo ISBN: 0867161167 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: December, 1988 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: The Way of St. Francis: The Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone by Murray O.F.M. Bodo ISBN: 0867162449 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: August, 1995 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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