Day By Day With St Francis

Author : Peter Gierch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1941243312

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Day by Day with St. Francis by Peter Gierch Pdf

Author : Saint Francis of Assisi
Publisher : New City Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Devotional calendars
ISBN : 1905039166

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Day by Day with St. Francis by Saint Francis of Assisi Pdf

This collection of carefully selected passages from the Early Documents series of the Franciscan movement published by New City sets out a plan for meditation during the course of the year.

Author : Fr. John Burns
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594717215

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Lift Up Your Heart by Fr. John Burns Pdf

Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: First-Time Author, Spirituality Softcover (First Place) and a 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Inspirational (Second Place). For more than four-hundred years, Introduction to the Devout Life by Doctor of the Church St. Francis de Sales has been regarded as the essential guide to holiness and loving God. This spiritual classic takes on new life in Lift Up Your Heart, where Rev. John Burns has interpreted ten meditations for the modern reader and distilled them into a ten-day mini-retreat that can easily be completed in the midst of a busy life. This practical book goes right to the heart of helping you kick the habit of floating along on your spiritual journey to start actively pursuing holiness and devotion to God. During the course of the retreat, you'll learn the basics of forming a daily prayer routine, including how to offer yourself to God, meditate on his love, and maintain peace in the face of suffering and clarity in the midst of temptation. The meditations will help you: Adopt gratitude as a daily prayer practice. Examine and reorder your priorities and relationships to better reflect your love for God. Discern between good and evil in your life. Desire to love and serve as Jesus did. In a very real sense, Burns helps you take St. Francis de Sales as your spiritual director for ten days. As you do so, you’ll feel God’s fatherly love and restart your faith life, equipped with the tools to connect with God and live for heaven now.

Author : Murray Bodo
Publisher : Image
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307553904

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Through the Year with Francis of Assisi by Murray Bodo Pdf

Through the Year with Francis of Assisi contains 365 selections drawn from the sayings and writings of Francis as well as from stories about him. These excerpts constitute a personal "day book" for year-round reflection.

Author : Saint Francis (of Assisi),Gianluigi Pasquale
Publisher : New City Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781565483941

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Day by Day with Saint Francis by Saint Francis (of Assisi),Gianluigi Pasquale Pdf

The infectious love of God that made Saint Francis into "God's jester" leaps out from every page of this book. It entices the reader to change profoundly. Looking at Francis who lived in poverty and was utterly in love with Jesus Christ, Christian believers, followers of other religions and even those who declare they have no faith find they have something in common with him, something that stirs their sympathy. Passages taken from Saint Francis's own writings and from the writings of others about him outline his spirit and make it possible to meet the saint as if he were standing next to you. His life, which re-founded a whole civilization, can do the same to anyone who meets him. After eight hundred years there is profound similarity between the people of Francis's time and the people we meet along our streets: they have a hunger for something 'more' - an unease in the heart that the emptiness of pleasure cannot fill. These 365 days of meditations sing Francis's example that living the Gospel in poverty of spirit is the most wonderful and the simplest adventure a person can embark upon in order to be happy.

Author : Patricia Appelbaum
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781469623757

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St. Francis of America by Patricia Appelbaum Pdf

How did a thirteenth-century Italian friar become one of the best-loved saints in America? Around the nation today, St. Francis of Assisi is embraced as the patron saint of animals, beneficently presiding over hundreds of Blessing of the Animals services on October 4, St. Francis's Catholic feast day. Not only Catholics, however, but Protestants and other Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, and nonreligious Americans commonly name him as one of their favorite spiritual figures. Drawing on a dazzling array of art, music, drama, film, hymns, and prayers, Patricia Appelbaum explains what happened to make St. Francis so familiar and meaningful to so many Americans. Appelbaum traces popular depictions and interpretations of St. Francis from the time when non-Catholic Americans "discovered" him in the nineteenth century to the present. From poet to activist, 1960s hippie to twenty-first-century messenger to Islam, St. Francis has been envisioned in ways that might have surprised the saint himself. Exploring how each vision of St. Francis has been shaped by its own era, Appelbaum reveals how St. Francis has played a sometimes countercultural but always aspirational role in American culture. St. Francis's American story also displays the zest with which Americans borrow, lend, and share elements of their religious lives in everyday practice.

Author : Sam Guzman
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621640684

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The Catholic Gentleman by Sam Guzman Pdf

What it means to be a man or a woman is questioned today like never before. While traditional gender roles have been eroding for decades, now the very categories of male and female are being discarded with reckless abandon. How does one act like a gentleman in such confusing times? The Catholic Gentleman is a solid and practical guide to virtuous manhood. It turns to the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church to answer the important questions men are currently asking. In short, easy- to-read chapters, the author offers pithy insights on a variety of topics, including • How to know you are an authentic man • Why our bodies matter • The value of tradition • The purpose of courtesy • What real holiness is and how to achieve it • How to deal with failure in the spiritual life

Author : St. Francis of Assisi
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : EAN:8596547734529

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The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi by St. Francis of Assisi Pdf

Saint Francis is considered the first Italian poet by some literary critics. He believed commoners should be able to pray to God in their own language, and he often wrote in the dialect of Umbria instead of Latin. Francis' writing fully reflects his personality and spirituality, making them at once formidably mystic and exquisitely human. They combine great elevation of thought with much picturesqueness of expression. Through his prayers, correspondence and regulas readers will connect and unite with one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church.

Author : Fr. Thomas Dailey
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622823017

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Live Today Well by Fr. Thomas Dailey Pdf

Living the Christian life requires a strategy. Most of us won’t get to heaven through heroic feats of sanctity, but by learning to live the devout life through our everyday activities. St. Francis de Sales has developed for you a spiritual plan of action — a plan that will help you acquire holiness despite the many responsibilities and mundane realities that take up all your time and effort. In these pages, Fr. Thomas Dailey — an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales — gently guides you through St. Francis de Sales’s spiritual plan, showing how you can balance time devoted to God with the time needed to complete your many tasks each day. You’ll learn St. Francis de Sales’s technique of daily prayer and grace-filled awareness that will transform your life one day at a time — no matter how busy your lifestyle. From making a spiritual retreat during the day to fending off the many temptations you face, Live Today Wellwill help you commune with God throughout your day. And by practicing the little virtues you learn here, you’ll soon find yourself moving toward the heavenly heights as you become the saint you are called by God to be. You’ll also learn: Four ways to become aware of God’s presence Tips for spiritual time-management Simple methods of praying, whether in Church or not How to avoid the three dangerous tendencies that appear in conversations How to conquer your greatest temptations The one virtue which gives greatest assurance for reaching perfection The two critical elements of any good confession

Author : Murray Bodo
Publisher : Franciscan Media
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781632534088

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Francis: The Journey and the Dream by Murray Bodo Pdf

In 1972, a young Franciscan friar named Murray Bodo wrote a unique book about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis: The Journey and the Dream offered readers a unique combination of lyrical prose and brief, absorbing vignettes that inspired hundreds of thousands of people all over the world to contemplate the life of the famous saint and see him in a new way. Fifty years and over 200,000 copies later, this book still captivates people everywhere, and Fr. Bodo is still writing about St. Francis and the Franciscan way of life. His poetic style continues to draw readers in, and he himself continues to gaze in wonder at the saint who worked nearly his entire life to rebuild the church. This special anniversary edition includes a new preface in which Fr. Bodo reflects on a half century spent immersed in the Franciscan way.

Author : Robert Holden, Ph.D.
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401941635

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Loveability by Robert Holden, Ph.D. Pdf

"Love is your destiny. It is the purpose of your life. It is the key to your happiness and to the evolution of the world." Loveability is a meditation on love. It addresses the most important thing you will ever learn. All the happiness, health, and abundance you experience in life comes from your ability to love and be loved. This ability is innate, not acquired. Robert Holden is the creator of a unique program on love called Loveability, which he teaches worldwide. He has helped thousands of people to transform their experience of love. "Love is the real work of your life," says Robert. "As you release the blocks to love you flourish even more in your relationships, work, and life." In Loveability, Robert weaves a beautiful mix of timeless principles and helpful practices about the nature of true love. With great intimacy and warmth, he shares stories, conversations, meditations, and poetry that have inspired him in his personal inquiry on love. Key themes include: • Your destiny is not just to find love; it is to be the most loving person you can be. • Self-love is how you are meant to feel about yourself. It is the key to loving others. • When you think something is missing in a relationship, it is probably you. • Forgiveness helps you to see that love has never hurt you; it is only your misperceptions of love that hurt. • The greatest influence you can have in any situation is to be the presence of love.

Author : The Reverend Sandy Brown
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781783622450

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The Way of St Francis by The Reverend Sandy Brown Pdf

This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to see, including ancient ruins, picturesque towns, national treasures, and stunning churches. This comprehensive guidebook fits in a jacket pocket or rucksack, and contains information on everything from accommodation and transport in Italy, to securing your credential (pilgrim identity card), budgeting, what to take, and where to do laundry. Stories of Francis of Assisi's life are also included. Although the route includes climbs and descents of up to 1200m, no special equipment is required - although your hiking boots and socks definitely need to get along. Following the steps of heroes, conquerors and saints on this pilgrim trail is manageable all year round, but is best done from April to June and mid-August to October. Route maps are given for every stage, and basic Italian phrases are included in the guidebook.

Author : Thomas Dailey
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644131343

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Behold This Heart by Thomas Dailey Pdf

True devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus moves us to ponder the unrelenting love of Jesus, fully human and fully divine, as He poured Himself out for the world. In these pages, Fr. Thomas Dailey transports you beyond the prayers and liturgies and helps you to contemplate the Sacred Heart, which Pope Benedict XVI said “has irreplaceable importance.” Fr. Dailey shows you how to experience the way of prayer that formed St. Margaret Mary — the visionary to whom the devotion was revealed — in the religious order founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. Fr. Dailey's brilliant combination of Salesian spirituality and meditative devotion will enable you to respond to Christ's “divine affection” and experience God's love as never before. Through a series of nine reflections on the Sacred Heart, Fr. Dailey will show you:

Author : Saint Francis (of Assisi)
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809124467

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Francis and Clare by Saint Francis (of Assisi) Pdf

Francis (c. 1182-1226) and Clare (c. 1193-1254) together shaped the spirituality of early 13th-century Europe. Here for the first time in English are their complete writings, brought together in one volume.

Author : Edited by Rima Devereaux
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281079018

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A Month with St Francis by Edited by Rima Devereaux Pdf

Spend a month in the company of St Francis, with sixty-two reflections to enrich your mornings and evenings. ‘[Francis received] the unhealed everlasting wounds that heal the world.’ - G. K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi Praise for the A Month with series: ‘This series helps us to be properly nurtured by the living, radical Christian tradition of faith.’ - Mark Oakley, author and Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London St Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, lived in early thirteenth-century Italy and is known as the patron saint of animals.