STILL AVAILABLE-NEW-NOT USED EDITIONS SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI OMNIBUS OF SOURCESVOLUME I AND VOLUME II
A classic! "St. Francis Omnibus of Sources". A multitude of books in two volumes. Chronology of the life of St. Francis, concordance of early biographies, and bibliography. "In this collection the reader - whether a student of the life and thought of Francis, or a follower of Francis seeking inspiration and spiritual reading - will find a convenient gathering of all the saint's writings, and of the early sources for his life and his impact on society." Equivalent to a small library. Paper, two volume set - total of 1665 pages. Published by Franciscan Press in 1991. Very reasonable price. (Order FP90862 Price $59.95) STILL AVAILABLE-NEW- NOT USED EDITIONS !
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISIG.K. ChestertonSpecial Parcalete Heritage Edition
"G. K. Chesterton defined "larger than life." Born in 1874, he wrote novels, polemical essays, and spirituality in a style characterized by paradox, with, humor, humility, and wonder. Chesterton converted to Catholicism in 1922." "Chesterton wrote this book in part to reclaim Francis for the church. There are always those who want to claim Francis for their cause, Chesterton recognized, who also fail to understand the spiritual and intellectual ground upon which he stands. Chesterton would return Francis to Christ. As he summarizes, "however wild and romantic his gyrations might appear to many, [Francis] always hung on to reason by one invisible and indestructible hair.... The great saint was sane.... He was not a mere eccentric because he was always turning towards the center and heart of the maze; he took the queerest and most zigzag shortcuts through the wood, but he was always going home."
"All [Francis's] life was a series of plunges and scampers; darting after the beggar, dashing naked into the woods, tossing himself into the strange ship, burling himself into the Sultan's tent and offering to burl himself into the fire. In appearance he must have been like a thing brown skeleton autumn leaf dancing eternally before the wind; but in truth it was he that was the wind." ... G. K. Chesterton. An ideal gift to spread the seed of Francisanism or for personal use while on your spirtiual quest and journey. Published by Paraclete Press, hard cover special "Heritage Edition", 192 pages. (Order 56645 Price $16.99)
FRANCIS THE JOURNEY AND DREAM - ..by Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M.
"One of the best books on St. Francis there is." "St. Francis, when I wrote the pages of this book and even now so many years later, is for me the man who walked through the narrow gate of his city, leaving behind possessions, mother and father, friends and relatives, and began to live among the lepers a free and unfettered life that transformed the fetid swamp below Assisi into a new Eden, a paradise of Christian love. That image has remained with me, and that image made this book a joy for me to write."
Over 200,000 copies sold! This much loved best selling classic tells the life story of the Little Poor Man of Assisi simply, lyrically, faithfully. Paperback, 119 pages, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press. Great gift item for spreading the first hint of Franciscan joy! (Order B1167 Price $6.95 )
BACK IN PRINT! "FRANCIS OF ASSISI THE SONG GOES ON" ..by Hugh Nonan, OFM and Roy M. Gasnick, OFM
Great personal use book and an ideal gift-book to plant the seed of Franciscanism. Great booklet for the "Orientation phase". An excellent 41 page, full color, promotional booklet on the life of St. Francis. Every Fraternity should have a few of these quality booklets on hand. (B16250 Price $4.95)
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI A BIOGRAPHYA definitive biography of St. Francis which can scarcely be surpassed
..by Omer Englebert
"Reviewers have judged "St. Francis of Assisi: A Biography" to be that rarity among books about saints: a popular work of inspiring spiritual reading which is also an acclaimed work of modern scholarship. With spiritual insight and careful historical judgment, Omer Englebert blends the many facts of St. Francis' personality into a portrait of a saint who can inspire men and women today." Published by Servant Books, 1979, paperback, 282 pages. "No library should be without this book."... - Church History. (Order 071-9 Reasonably Priced at $7.99)
"St. Francis of Assisi accompanied the Crusaders to Egypt on the Fifth Crusade, and boldly walked right into the Muslim camp in a spectacular attempt to preach Christianity to the sultan and his followers. The author show that St. Francis was a supporter of the armed Crusade, and his goal was the conversion of the Muslims, rather than simply "dialoging" as an end in itself, as some revisionists have purported. He made such an impact with his preaching, that the sultan rebuffed some of his own religious advisors, the imams, who were insisting that Islamic law required that Francis must be beheaded."
"The most important book on St. Francis in English, in recent years." Br. Alexis Bugnolo, Editor, the Franciscan Archive.
"This is a rare and daring approach to the life of St. Francis and one that is so necessary in our world at this time." From the Preface by Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy, O.F.M. Capuchin, EWTN TV Spokesman. Tan Publishers. 210 pages, paperback. (Order 2193. Price $12.50)
NEW FOR 2008
FINDING FRANCIS, FOLLOWING CHRIST
Michael H. Crosby, OFM, Cap.
"The counter-cultural message of St. Francis for the church, the world, and for disciples of Christ today."
"As a follower of Christ and of Francis, I can only hope that this book receives the readership it deserves. It is radical, personal, inspiring, and brilliant at the same time." Richar Rohr, OFM
"Crosby's retrieval of early Franciscan stories will make readers stop and think how much the world today could be different if the message of the Little Poor Man of Assisi were taken seriously." William Short, OFM
"In a world afflicted by violence, in a society marked by a gulf between rich and poor, in a church polarized around issues of power and authority, the example of St. Francis of Assisi remains fresh and relevant. As Michael Crosby points out, the memory of Francis does not simply challenge the violence and materialism of our culture. He embodies a positive, joy-filled example of humanity at its best. His mission to "repair the church" speaks directly to the crises facing the church today. His example of a nonviolent, justice-seeking, creation-centered spirituality speaks to the needs of our world and the deepest hungers of our hearts. Francis of Assisi is indeed a saint for all times." Mary Jo Leddy
Published by Orbis Books, paperback, 266 pages.
(Order 7297 Price $20.00)
THE THREEFOLD WAY OF SAINT FRANCIS..by Murray Bodo, O.F.M.
"St. Francis has lived inside of me for almost sixty years. He walks my inner landscape, barefoot, unkempt, his threadbare habit girded with a plain woolen cord, his cowl crushed from sleeping in the woods, a rock for a pillow. He is a knight-errant, a troubadour, a poor fool for the Poor Christ. Il Poverello, Francesco, the saint of Assisi" ... Fr. Murray Bodo calls us back to our spiritual roots as Franciscans in a gentle and thought provoking way - a wonderful book for your library or to pass along to a friend. "The Threefold Way of Saint Francis" demonstrates that, although Saint Francis never gave a treatise on spirituality, the very gestures of his life show a threefold way that is essentially one, single love of God: love of others, love of self and love of the natural world. The author helps readers to make this way practical for themselves by showing them how Francis prayed and then encouraging them to mirror his prayer path. The wonderful Franciscan themes of embracing, integrating and becoming aware are gently woven throughout to give breath of life anew into Francis's way." Published by Paulist Press, paperback, 42 pages. (This is a powerful read that may well jerk you back on track in your spiritual journey through Francis to Christ.)
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FRANCIS OF ASSISI:WRITER AND SPIRITUAL MASTER.
By Thaddee Matura, OFM.
"One rarely thinks of Saint Francis of Assisi as someone who produced any significant written documents. But he did leave some writings that have been preserved by the Franciscan family ... this book is a rich presentation of the core elements of Franciscan spirituality as drawn from the writings of Saint Francis himself." Paperback, 82 pages.
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OUT OF PRINT AS OF 09/07
ST. FRANCIS & THE CROSS. Reflections on suffering, weakness, and joy. By Fr. Rainier Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap. And Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini. From the back cover; “St. Francis of Assisi devoted himself to Christ Crucified, and his love for the Savior marked everything he did, said, and wrote. Here two renowned spiritual writers and teachers reflect on Francis’s words about the Cross, unfolding its mystery and drawing us into the flood of graces that flow from it. Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa meditates on Francis’s Canticle of Creation and his Testament, calling us to allow the beauty of creation to draw us to Christ and open us to love. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini considers how the folly of the Cross brings us to wisdom and to perfect joy.” Published by St. Anthony Messenger Press, paperback, 137 pages, size of book is 5½" by 8½". (Order T55345, Price $9.99)
FRANISCAN LIFE DAY ONE:1209-2009Fr. Roch Niemier, O.F.M.
"In 1209, as Francis of Assisi was grounding himself in Gospel living, some men from Assisi were drawn to join up with him, Bernard of Quintavalle and Peter Catanio being the first two. They said to Francis, "We wish to live with you from now on and do what you are doing. Tell us what we should do with our possessions." Francis replied, "Let us go early in the morning to the church and taking the book of the Gospel, seek counsel from Christ." So they went to the church of 'San Nicolo' (SAINT NICHOLAS), and after a brief prayer, opened the 'BOOK OF THE GOSPELS' (the Missal), three times, asking God to confirm their plan. The Scripture texts which surfaced formed the foundation for the Rule of Saint Francis, initiated the Franciscan movement in the Church and became the groundwork for every Franciscan family. All four take their inspiration from what happened that April morning, 1209. This is the origin of the Franciscan life, DAY ONE: 1209-2009 commemorates 800 years of that gift to the Church and the world at large." A profound book of simplicity, 48 pages, there are numerous digital photos of the 'Missal' and related stories, and photos of the pages and Gospel texts that Francis hands opened to in 1209. This Missal (Book Of The Gospels) still exists and is at the Walter Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. (Order 1209 Price $10.00)
FRANCIS AND HIS BROTHERSA Popular History of the Franciscan FriarsDominic V. Monti, O.F.M., Ph.D.
"To celebate the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Franciscan Order, Franciscan scholar and historian Dominic Monti tells us the beautiful and inspirational story of Francis of Assisi and his followers - the Order of Friars Minor, or the Lesser Brothers-from its beginnings to current times." Paper, 166 pages, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press. (Order B16855 Price $14.95)
FRANCIS AND CLARE - THE COMPLET WORKSTranslation and Introduction by:Regis J. Armstong, O.F.M. Cap. and Ignatius C. Brady, O.F.M.Preface by John Vaughn, O.F.M.
From "The Classics Of Western Spirituality". "Here for the first time in English the complete writings of both Francis and Clare have been brought together in one volume. The book represents the first English translation based on the critical texts of the writings of Francis assembled by Kajetan Esser in his 1976 Opuscula des Heiligen Franziskus von Assisi, and the critical texts of Clare's writings done by Ignation Omaechevarria. Published by Paulist Press, paperback, 256 pages. (Order 0809124467 Price $19.95)
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LIGHT IN THE DARK AGES
THE FRIENDSHIP OF FRANCIS AND CLARE OF ASSISI
By Jon M. Sweeny
"Discover how Francis was first found by God and then joined by Clare despite the violent objections of her family. Explore a variety of issues that they faced, including the treatment of lepers in medieval society, corruption in the Church, and attitudes toward the created world. Learn how Clare's spirituality influenced that of other prominent women, how Francis lost control of his own movement, and why Francis's body was secretly buried upon his death.
The examples of Francis and Clare challenge us today. How would we view a young person who rejects family for spiritual reasons? Is it possible for men and women to have deep friendship and remain true to a call of chasitity? Is intentional poverty of any value? Have we sentimentalized family, ignoring what Jesus taught his disciples on the subject?" This is an easy read and a must read for all Franciscans. Paperback, 204 pages. Published by Paraclete Press.
(Order #476-4, price $16.95,)
FRANCIS AND CLARE IN POETRY. An Anthology, edited by Janet McCann and David Craig. From the forward by Murry Bodo, O.F.M. – “…the lives and writings of Francis and Clare are the very stuff of poetry. As the poems in this Anthology demonstrate. Francs and Clare are icons that call from poets, ancient and new, songs of homage, songs of veneration, songs that try to understand something of the mystery of their love of God and all God’s creatures …” The poetry in this anthology is as timeless and memorable as the masters who wrote them. Published by St. Anthony Messenger Press, paper back, 172 pages, size of book is 5½" by 8½". (Order – B16635, Price $14.95)
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANCIS AND CLARE
Fr. Roch Niemier, O.F.M.
The reflections in the book speak profoundly to the armchair Pilgrim who may never be able to visit the sacred places of Francis and Clare. One book review states: "Any traveler to Italy would do well to read this book first to truly appreciate the Franciscan tradition of the Catholic faith. The armchair traveler will almost equally enjoy and learn about these wonderful places. The author has written the perfect tour guide to these holy sites in and around Assisi but also gives us the deep and meaningful message of these holy place." The text draws upon 35 years of experience of Fr. Roch. Fr. Roch Niemier, O.F.M., is past president of Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, a position he held for nearly a quarter century. He was recently honored by the citizens of Assisi for bringing pilgrims form over fifty nations to tour the holy places of Francis and Clare. Quality paperback, St. Anthony Press, 207 pages. This is not just a tour book ~ this is a special gift to all that will never be able to travel to Assisi but dream of the history ~ Fr. Roch has gifted us with these two books that brings all Franciscans back to our roots in the understanding of our history, spiritual journey and mission. No matter what part of the Franciscan family we are a part of let us keep in mind that Francis called his followers jongleures de Dieu - "God's fools". No matter where we are we will do anything to bring joy to our Lord.
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JOURNEY AND PLACE
~An Atlas of St. Francis.~
~ by Keith Douglass Warner OFM and John E. Isom ~
"Have you ever wondered where St. Francis lived, preached, and prayed? This book is designed to provide helpful background for interpreting his life and times. It features eleven full color and five black and white maps of Europe, the Italian Peninsula, the Spoleto Valley, and Assisi. It has a gazetteer with all the places mentioned in the original Latin texts about St. Francis, and you can use this to re-trace his journeys on the maps. The introductory essay provides a frame of reference helpful for understanding the world through which Francis traveled. A set of classic photos of the countryside around his home town offers the reader a vision of the landscape encountered by the Poor Man of Assisi himself." Published by Franciscan Press, 58 pages, 8-1/2" by 11", paperback. First edition 2003.
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THE ROAD TO ASSISI
By Paul Sabatier
Edited by Jon. Sweeney
The essential Biography of St. Francis with careful editing and indispensable notes.
FREE STUDY GUIDE BY THE EDITOR WITH EACH BOOK!
Paperback,187 pages. Published by Paraclet .
OUT OF PRINT
FRANCIS FOR MEN'Otherwise, We Need Weapons'Markus Hofer, translated by Sharon Nemeth, forward by Richard Rohr, OFM
"This book did not turn out to be a pious book, but it is a spiritual one - at least, as I understand spirituality. Deep dimensions of what it means to be a man opened up, or, better said, flowed together with a view to Saint Francis, the man from Assisi. ... I have written it for men who want to understand themselves better, who sense that there is more to being a man than they have heretofore experienced, and that this new experience has facinating dimensions. For us men, life has its everchanging challenges, and this is just one reason why it is so suspenseful. If each reader of this book finds only one sentence with personal meaning, which strengthens or inspires chance, then the writing of it has been worthwhile." "... it is a book about men for men. But perhaps this is exactly what also makes it a book for women who are curious about men." From the Preface.
Please give consideration to this book as part of the Inquire formation journey for men within our various formation journeys.
(Order B16504 Price $13.95
THE WAY OF ST. FRANCISThe Challenge of Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone...by Fr. Murray Bodo, OFMAn excellent book to start you off or get you back on track in your Franciscan journey.
"Murray Bodo challenges himself and the reader with a renewed understanding of the saint: a Francis who shows us a way of life both stimulating and troubling; who asks us to look again at the possibilities within us and around us, and to whom we turn repeatedly in interpreting our own human experience of God. Bodo sees Saint Francis' life and example as a way of reconciling the opposites in ourselves and the world." "There is a dark side to us, the author explains, and a world that must be recognized, indeed embraced, before we can be transformed and renewed spiritually. The book is thus composed of chapters on ways of "letting go", of achieving "poverty," "simplicity" and nonviolence." The Way of St. Francis is Murray Bodo's deepest and most complete exploration of a man who has inspired millions for over eight centuries." (Order B2449 Price $10.95)
FRANCIS OF ASSISIWRITER AND SPIRITUAL MASTERThaddee Matura, O.F.M.
"One rarely thinks of Saint Francis of Assisi as someone who produced any significant written documents. But he did leave some writings that have been preserved by the Franciscan family...this book is a rich presentation of the core elements of Franciscan spirituality as drawn from the writings of Saint Francis himself." Zachary Hayes, OFM
"With depth and clarity, Thaddee Matura distills for us the genius of Francis of Assisi's theological intuitions through study of his writings. The is an important book for those who wish to penetrate the core of Franciscan spirituality through the insights of the founder." Ilia Delio, OSF
"This book is a small treasure communicating the wisdom of two great spiritual masters: Francis of Assisi and Thaddee Matura. Matura is one of the world's most respected interpreters of the Francis who emerges through his writings rather than the Francis portrayed by his biographers. This book is for the persons meeting Francis for the first time as well as those familiar with his vision." Ingrid Peterson, OSF
Paperback, 82 pages, published by St. Anthony Messenger. (Order B660-6 Price $7.95)
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