THE SIMPLE WAY
Meditations on the words of Saint Francis
Fr. 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....".
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