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FOLLOWING FRANCIS
The Franciscan Way for Everyone
Nearly 800 years ago, Francis of Assisi gave up his possessions to follow Christ completely. Today, this simple saint's story continues to attract people from all walks of life. In fact, the Third Order, founded by Francis himself, was created for those desiring religious life, but remaining in the secular world. Organized around the rule of St. Francis, author and Third Order member Susan Pitchford reveals her faith journey while explaining the basic principles of the Rule of St. Francis. Excellent for private devotion or group study. Paperback, 189 pages.
"Breadth and depth and humor and even practicality. You will not be bored or disappointed!" -- Richard Rohr, OFM
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A DRAMA OF REFORM
The story of the new religious order founded in 1987 by Fr. Benedict Groeschel and 7 Capuchin friars as told by its members and illustrated by more than 100 dramatic B&W photos. Experience the enthusiasm of this young group -- now numbering more than 100 friars and sisters! -- who live the Gospel in the way of St. Francis and in the tradition of Capuchin reform. Follow them from New York's South Bronx to other deprived areas as these Franciscans communicate their profound sense of joy and love. Introduction by Fr. Groeschel. Photographs by G. Marczuk. 9" X 11" Paperback, 189 pages
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THE FRANCIS TRILOGY
The Life of St. Francis
The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul
The Treatise on the Miracles of St. Francis
Just two years after his mentor's death, Thomas of Celano composed THE LIFE OF SAINT FRANCIS, a portrait of the newly canonized saint. Later in life, he completed THE REMEMBRANCE, which conveys the wonder and uniqueness of the saint's life and vision with poetic power. Last came THE TREATISE, a comprehensive, orderly view of extraordinary events in Francis's life. Now, these three classic works appear for the first time in one volume.
"Thomas of Celano's early literary portraits of Francis bring us into intimate contact with the Poor Man of Assisi … Every lover of Francis will treasure this volume." -- Lawrence S. Cunningham.
Paperback, 392 pages
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THE MESSAGE OF ST. FRANCIS
with Frescoes from
the Basilica at Assisi
A meditation on the life of St. Francis that transports the reader to the Basilica at Assisi. Extracts from his writings and from biographies selected by Sister Nan, a member of the Community of St. Francis, accompany glorious frescoes of 28 important scenes in the saint's life. Full-color throughout. Hardcover, 61 pages.
Sales support Basilica restoration.
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THE PASSIONATE TROUBADOUR
A Medieval Novel About
Francis of Assisi
Most saints' lives are written backward, beginning with each saint's achieved holiness. Edward Hays (author of PRAYERS FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH and other favorites) begins with young Francis -- a very human and flawed man who is drawn by grace toward a destiny he does not desire. By the end, Francis emerges as a holy model through which we can discover our own individuality. Paperback, 638 pages.
"A remarkable historic novel" -- Joseph Girzone.
"Full of passion and drama" -- Murray Bodo
"Courageous" -- Richard Rohr
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS (Set of 4)
The Saint, The Founder & The Prophet plus Index volume
A collaborative effort of the entire English-speaking Franciscan family, this series presents new translations of early Franciscan texts. In some instances, they are available for the first time in English; in all instances, they are annotated in light of recent scholarship. Set also includes helpful introductions, related documents, color maps and cross-references. Paperbacks.
To view the contents of each volume of Francis of Assisi: Early Documents , view the individual items
"Although . . . intended for scholars, the readings themselves are as vibrant, accessible, instructive and charming as St. Francis himself must have been." -- AMERICA
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS
(Vol. 1: THE SAINT)
- The Writings of Francis of Assisi (1205/06-1226)
- The Life of Saint Francis by Thomas of Celano (1228-1229)
- The Liturgical Texts (1230-1234)
- The Life of Saint Francis by Julian of Speyer (1232-1235)
- The Versified Life of Saint Francis by Henri d'Avranches (1232-1239)
- The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty (1237-1239)
- Related Documents
Introduction
Papal Documents
Writings of Jacques de Vitry
Other Chronicles and References
Chroniclers of the Fifth Crusade
- Appendix
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS
(Vol. 2: THE FOUNDER)
- The Beginning or Founding of the Order and the Deeds of Those Lesser Brothers Who Were the First Companions of Blessed Francis in Religion (1240-1241)
- The Legend of the Three Companions (1241-1247)
- The Assisi Compilation (1244-1260)
- The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul by Thomas of Celano
- The Treatise on the Miracles of Saint Francis by Thomas of Celano (1250-1252)
- An Umbrian Choir Legend (1253-1259)
- A Letter on the Passing of Saint Francis Attributed to Elias of Assisi (After 1253)
- The Legends and Sermons about Saint Francis by Bonaventure of Bagnoregio (1255-1267)
- The Miracles Shown after His Death
- The Minor Legend
- The Evening Sermon on Saint Francis, 1262
- A Sermon on Saint Francis, 1266
- A Sermon on the Feast of the Transferal of the Body, May, 1267
- The Morning Sermon on Saint Francis, 1267
- The Evening Sermon on Saint Francis, 1267
- Related Documents (1237-1272)
Introduction
Miscellaneous Franciscan Sources
Papal Documents
Dominican Hagiography and Sermons
Chronicles
- Appendix
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS
(Vol. 3: THE PROPHET)
- A Book of the Praises of Saint Francis by Bernard of Besse (1277-1283)
- The Versified Life of Saint Francis by Henri d'Avranches Additions, Amplifications in Light of The Major Legend (after 1283)
- A Collection of Sayings of the Companions of Blessed Francis (Late 13th-Early 14th Century)
- The Tree of the Crucified Life of Jesus Book Five (Excerpts) by Ubertino Da Casale (1305)
- A Mirror of the Perfection (1318)
- The Book of Chronicles or of the Tribulations of the Order of Lesser Ones (Prologue and the First Tribulation) by Angelo Clareno (1323-1325-6)
- The Deeds of Blessed Francis and His Companions by Ugolino Boniscambi of Montegiorgio (1328-1337) and The Little Flowers of Saint Francis (A Translation and Re-Editing of The Deeds of Saint Francis and His Companions by an Anonymous) (After 1337)
- Liturgical Texts for the Feast of the Stigmata of Saint Francis (1337-1340)
- The Kinship of Saint Francis by Arnald of Sarrant (1365)
- Related Documents (1261-1323)
Papal Documents
Miscellaneous Franciscan Sources
Chronicles
A Liturgical Legend in the Tradition of the Friars Preacher (1268)
A Life of Saint Francis by an Anonymous Monk of a German Monastery (c. 1275)
Vernacular Poetry
- Appendix
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS
(Vol. 4: Index)
- Index of Subject
- Index of Names
- Index of Places
- Index of Scripture
- Index of Textual References for Primary Sources in Inner Margins
- Bibliography
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