Through the Year with Francis of Assisi: Daily Meditations from His Words and Life

By Murray Bodo

Book Overview

From the thirteenth century to the present, Francis of Assisi endures as our best-loved and most-admired saint. He is our companion, brother, friend, teacher and lover of life. This inspiring compendium contains 365 selections--one for each day of the year--drawn from the sayings and writings of Francis as well as from stories about him.

In Through the Year With Francis of Assisi the reader finds a daily source of inspiration, a gentle stimulus towards living a more caring and loving way of life--free of unnecessary entanglements. These specially selected excerpts, grouped under such familiar themes as poverty, love of creation, justice, prayer, death and virtues constitute a personal "day book" that can be treasured and kept at one's side for year-round reflection and meditation. As Bodo explains in his introduction, Francis' way of life and living was that of a pilgrim, and we, too, share the same journey in faith. What better guide, then, than this simple soul who has touched and taught generations of people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385238231
• ISBN13: 9780385238236
• Release Date: August 1987
• Publisher: Galilee Trade
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

a FIND!

I'm a devout lover of St Francis and this little book is a treasure trove of the sayings and life of Father Francis. There is a reading for everyday of the year. It is a wonderful way to keep in daily touch with such a holy person.

A life worth to be copied

Read the life of a Saint, keep it in your heart and try to imitate it. (Saint Vincent Pallotti)This book is a perfect guideline to live a life in peace. St. Francis of Assisi is the author of the famous peace prayer: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace... To have this book, is the dream of a lifetime. Having Francis guiding our lives with his marvellous thoughts and prayers. Wishing you can also acquire it to fulfil your life...