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) |
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