THE FRANCISCAN TRADITION Spirituality in History Regis J. Armstrong, O.F.M. Cap. and Ingrid J Peterson, O.S.F.
Published May 15, 2010. "The Franciscan Tradition highlights some of the most influential people in Franciscan history. Using the writings of men and women from the First, Second, and Third Orders, this volume shows the breadth and depth of the Franciscan way of life. Presented here are saints and martyrs, contemplatives and preachers, theologians and reformers. They heeded God's call, found hope in Francis' mission, and now provide wisdom for those who seek to follow God."
Contents: THE FRANCISCAN TRADITION - Francis of Assisi. THE FIRST ORDER OF THE LESSER BROTHERS - Rule of the Friars Minor, Anthony of Padua, Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Felix of Cantalic, Junipero Serra, Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Solanus Casey. THE SECOND ORDER OF THE POOR LADIES - Clare of Assisi, Colette of Corbie, Catherine of Bologna, Veronica Giuliani. THE THIRD ORDER OF THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF PENANCE - An Exhortation of St. Francis to the Brothers and Sisters of Penance, Angela of Foligno. THE THIRD ORDER REGULAR - Mary of the Passion, Marianne Cope of Molokai. THE THIRD ORDER SECULAR - The Martyrs of Nagasaki, Jean-Marie Vianney, Matt Talbot. NEW RULES - The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order Approved by Pope Paul VI (1978) - The Third Order Regular of St. Francis - The Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis Approved by Pope John Paul II (1982). Notes and Bibliography. Published by Liturgical Press, Paperback, 176 pages. (Order 3030-3 - Price $16.95)
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