LENT AND EASTERWisdom FromST. FRANCIS AND ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
"In this book of prayers, letters, poetry, rules of life, and testaments, Francis and Clare express their vision of the Gospel life. Included are numerous themes extremely appropriate for the Lenten and Easter seasons: penance, conversion, self-sacrifice, service, embracing the cross, the humility and charity of Christ, joy, new life, and mission. Through these daily meditations, Scriptural readings, and spiritual exercises, we follow two of the most influential figures in Church history. Each selected writing is followed by a brief scripture passage, a fitting prayer, and a suggested action-making this book an ideal companion for daily use. The words and example of these two great saints will inspire readers faithfully to follow Christ to the cross so that, together with them, they might experience the joy and new life of Easter." ...from product description. Published by Liguori Publications, paperback, 128 pages. (Order 817656 - Price $10.99)
PEACE OF HEART - FRANCIS OF ASSISI30 Days With A Great Spiritual TeacherBack in print!
Discover true inner peace, and sanctity with Saint Francis of Assisi. "... provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from the mystic's writing, a simple mantra for use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one's thoughts as the day ends. Published by Ave Maria Press in 2009, paperback, 108 pages. Originally published in 1995 as PEACE OF HEART: BASED ON THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI for 30 days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series. (Order 1594711550 - Price $9.95)
FRANCISCAN PRAYERBy ~ Ilia Delio, OSF
An ideal nine chapter on-going formation spiritual journey for individuals or groups. "Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis' life, his miracles, his devotion to evangelization and his dedication to living a simple and humble life, yet few know about his prayer life, which seemed, over the centuries, to get lost in the paper shuffle between theologians, followers and historical biographer." "Delio also uses the insights of St. Bonaventure and St. Clare as well as St. Francis to fully show the meaning and purpose of prayer in the Franciscan tradition." Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, FRANCISCAN PRAYER could very well be considered the essential-handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. Each chapter closes with a meditation and discussion questions for individual use or group sharing. Each chapter has extensive notes. Paper back, 198 pages ~ published by St. Anthony Press. (Order B614-9 Price $12.95.)
RITUAL OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
The official Ritual book for Secular Franciscans. Contains the ceremony of Introduction, Rite of Admission, Rite of Profession, Rite of Temporary Commitment, Ceremony on the Anniversary, Scripture readings, Franciscan readings, Prayers of St. Francis and much more. Every member should have a copy.
(Order B0888 Price $11.95 )
OUT OF STOCK FOR A SHORT TIME - IT IS BEING CORRECTED BY PUBLISHER
The traditional book of prayers for Secular Franciscans and others . For personal and fraternity use. Contains the Rule, daily prayers, crown rosary, prayers of and to St. Francis, Office of the 12 Our Fathers, devotions, litanies, novenas, a model wake service, calendar of Franciscan Saints and much more! Published by Franciscan Press, paperback, 294 pages. (Order FP90910 - Price 10.00 )
SHORTER CHRISTIAN PRAYER - LARGE PRINT EDITION.
A simplified structure for morning and evening prayer. Prayer from the four week Psalter and selected texts for the Seasons and major feasts of the year. Ideal for private as well as fraternity and parish use. Size 5-1/2 by 8-1/4, flexible maroon cover, ribbon marker. (#0899424538 price $18.95)
THE GESTE OF THE GREAT KING
Office of the Passion of St. Francis
"Francis immersed himself in the psalms. There he found the assurance of praying precisely as Jesus himself once prayed and of fidelity to the Church which offered that prayer "without ceasing" by structuring its major liturgical actions around the psalms. Both Francis and Clare prayed the OFFICE OF THE PASSION; she frequently and he daily." Hard cover, 361 pages, published by Franciscan Institute.
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THE SAINT FRANCIS PRAYER BOOK. By Jon M. Sweeny.
An excellent book! Ideal for personal and fraternity use. Experience how it is possible to live a contemplative and active life at the same time. Published by Paraclete Press, paperback, 155 pages. ( Order #352-8 Price $14.95)
AN HOUR WITH ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI.
This spiritually rich booklet will help you turn everything off for an hour; creating a time of quiet reflection, recollection, learning, contemplation and prayer. The Scripture texts which surfaced from the missal of San Nicolo formed the foundation for the Rule of Saint Francis and initiated the Franciscan movement in the Church. This booklet is based on those passages. An ideal adoration booklet for all Franciscans and friends. Published by Liguori, 24 page booklet. Great "give away" item to plant the Franciscan seed. ( Order #4332 Price $1.50 )
THE ST. CLARE PRAYER BOOK;
Listening for God’s Leading.
By Jon M. Sweeney.
“Discover the spirituality of St. Clare and how it complements that of St. Francis. Enter into a week of morning and evening prayer centered on themes from Clare’s life. Pray with Clare’s own words in a variety of occasions. And enjoy a special appendix that dramatizes what it might have been like to be there on that first night when Clare fled to the little chapel called Portiuncula to become a brother, and much more."
Refresh your prayer life by exploring seven themes from St. Clare:
Embracing Christ
Purity
Walking the path of conversion
Listening with the heart
Adorning Christ
True Discipleship
Redefining family
Deluxe paperback, French fold, 193 pages, published by Parcalete Press.
(Order #513-6, Price $15.95)
FRANCISCAN WAY OF THE CROSSTHE PEACE PRAYERTeresa Baker, S.F.O.
"Secular Franciscan Teresa Baker has prayerfully braided three aspects of prayer and praise into a powerful journey into Franciscan prayer. The Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi wraps around the traditional Way of the Cross, while enfolding our own life's experience into the reflection. Readers will discover new direction in their spiritual life as they experience this meaningful Franciscan Way of the Cross ~ The Peace Prayer." Patti Normile, SFO. Booklet, 20 pages, (Order B601-0 Price $2.95)
In the RITUAL OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER, page 103, Appendix II, "Liturgical Prayer for the Members of the Secular Franciscan Order", it states: #3. The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially in a revised form compatible with the structure of the Liturgy of the Hours.
This LITTLE OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY is excerpted and adapted from the LITURGY OF THE HOURS.
This book is published by Catholic Book Publishing. Hard cover, 129 pages, ribbon, large type, colored edges, size 4" by 7".
(Order 0899424503 Price $11.95)
PRAYERS FROM FRANCISCAN HEARTS..by Paula Pearce, S.F.O.
" Paula Pearce, S.F.O., organized the contributions around pilgrimage stations dear to Franciscans and that mark significant stages on the saints' journeys to God, such as San Rufino, the Portiuncula and La Verna. Each of fourteen pilgrimage stations opens with an introduction, giving information about the place and its context within the saints' distinctive journeys. Prayerful and reflective contributions from Franciscans around the globe, relevant to the theme of the station, follow. Each station closes with simple suggestions for further reflection and pertinent Scripture references." Each of the fourteen stations has an "action response" for individuals and/or groups to carry forward in their spiritual journey. Published by St. Anthony Messenger Press, soft cover, 182 pages. (Order B16741 Price $16.95)
MOST REQUESTED AND ALWAYS A SUPRISE TO US!HELP FOR USING THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS ~ NEW AND REGULAR USERS!HOW TO PRAY THE LITURGY OF THE HOURSSr. Judith Kubicki, CSSF"Do you find the Liturgy of the Hours complicated and daunting? How to Pray The Liturgy Of The Hours ( Use with Shorter Edition, One Volume Edition or Four Volume Edition.) provides simple, step-by-step explanations on how to understand and celebrate this daily prayer."Ideal for Fraternities or personal use ~ especially helpful for those in Formation. Booklet, 48 pages, Paulist Press.(Order 33819 Price $3.95)
SONG OF THE SPARROW
NEW POEMS AND MEDITATIONS
...by Murray Bodo, O.F.M.
"Thirty years after his groundbreaking and popular SONG OF THE SPARROW, Murray Bodo revisits this prayer journal. With new insights and a seasoned perspective, he highlights the spiritual path for those new to it and those who, like him, are always rediscovering it. His musings, meditations and messages are a font of inspiration for those seeking new ways to pray."
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THE PSLAMS
New Catholic Version ~ St. Joseph Edition
Catholic Book Publishing
New. With helpful appendix, an index of Sunday Responsorial Psalms and a Table of the Four Week Psalter for Morning and Evening prayer, 399 pages, size 4.5 by 6.75 inches. Two in stock.
(Order "THE PSLAMS" Price $6.00)
COMMEMORATION OF THE TRANSITUS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI TO ETERNAL LIFEOCTOBER 4A complete program for celebrating the Transistus as a Fraternity - prayer group or parish. Eight pages, black and white, stapled, size 8.5 X 11 inches. May be copied. A Franciscan Resources Family Publication.(Order 009-051-022 Price $1.50)
NOVENA TO ST. FRANCIS
A beautiful booklet, high quality paper, printing and illustrations throughout. Cover has gold leaf stampings for increased detail. Printed in Italy, twenty-four pages, Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. A powerful novena - for personal and public use and an ideal gift to spread the first hint of True and Perfect Franciscan Joy. (Size is 4 by 6 inches.)
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SAINT FRANCIS BOOK MARK WITH TASSELHigh quality, laminated, Peace Prayer on backside. From Italy. Size two by six inches. Ideal gift item to spread the hint of Franciscan Joy or for personal use.(Order 300T-040 Price $1.00)
THE SIMPLE WAYMeditations on the words of Saint FrancisFr. Murray Bodo, OFM
The Simple Way: Meditations on the Words of Saint Francis might have the answers you are seeking. Franciscan priest and best-selling author Fr. Murray Bodo invites you to read the words of Saint Francis and then meditate, pray and ultimately act upon Francis' call to live the gospel life. This easily portable book provides space beneath each mediation to jot down your thoughts or to insert your own prayer. Fr. Bodo, and international expert on Franciscan spirituality, offers practical ways to integrate Francis' simple way into our daily life. Published by St. Anthony Messenger paper, 128 pages. (Order B16914 Price $12.95)
From the Introduction of this book: HOW TO PRAY WITH THIS BOOK. (1) Place yourself in the presence of God. (2) Read the words of Saint Francis slowly and prayerfully. What words strike you as important to you personally? Read them again, out loud if you can. (3) Read the meditation provided and ask yourself how you would expand on it from your own experience. (4) Enter into a short time of silence with one thought that struck you in the words of Saint Francis or in the meditation. (5) Thank God for God's inspiration for this day. (6) Answer the questions(s) provided in the text for the day. (7) Write your resolution following the words: "Today I will....".
LIVING A SPIRITUALITY OF ACTION
Sr. Joan Mueller, OSF
~A Woman's Perspective~
"Putting our talents at the service of others is not pride; it is virtue. Finding other people who have gifts when our abilities fail is not weakness, but wisdom." "Own your gifts and use them to make the world a better place," Catholic theologian Joan Mueller writes. In this practical book she provides us with ideas and encouragement to live and act with courage to change the world, even if our actions are sometimes small. This is a book for all who hear about hungry people living in the park and decide to make sandwiches, who volunteer to teach children to read, who raise money to change systems that provide substandard care to the vulnerable, who can imagine a mothered world. Mueller invites us to discuss and embrace our shared wisdom. A woman's goal, Mueller tells us, is to wake up every morning and ask, "God, what do you need me to do for you today?" and to listen to God respond, "And what do you need from me today?" Paper, 95 pages, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press (Order B16885 Price $11.95)
LIMITED STOCK - OUT OF PRINT
FRANCISCAN READINGS
Viam Alere - Edited by Marion A. Habig, OFM
Published 1979 by Franciscan Herald Press - from their "Tau" series. The stock purchased from older inventory. New - pristine condition - soft cover. Original 1979 price $5.95. A series of spiritual readings over a 31 day period. Three for each day. Several dozen themes for renewal of Franciscan life. Soft cover, 152 pages.
(Order 0769-3 Price $14.95)
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