The St. Francis Prayer Book de Jon M. Sweeney

The St. Francis Prayer Book: A Guide to Deepen Your Spiritual Life

Jon M. Sweeney

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 ian 2004

This warm-hearted little book is a window into the soul of St. Francis, one of the most passionate and inspiring followers of Jesus. "Prayer was to Francis as play is to a child: natural, easy, creative, and joyful," author Jon Sweeney tells us. "Before it became common to speak in personal terms of a relationship with God, Francis did so and made it seem natural." With this guide, readers will:
- Pray the words that Francis taught his spiritual brothers and sisters to pray.
- Explore Francis's time and place and feel the joy and earnestness of the first Franciscans.
- Experience how it is possible to live a contemplative and active life, at the same time.
Visit Jon Sweeney's blog at www.jonmsweeney.wordpress.com.

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This warmhearted little book is a window into the soul of St. Francis, one of the most passionate and inspiring followers of Jesus. "Prayer was to Francis as play to a child--natural, easy, creative, and joyful," writes author Jon Sweeney. "Before it became common to speak in personal terms of a relationship with God, Francis did so and made it seem natural." Includes well-loved prayers of Francis, such as "The Canticle of Brother Sun" and "Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace."Paraclete Press