Let us consider how the life of the glorious St Francis was conformed in every act with that of our Blessed Lord. For as Christ, before he began to preach, made choice of twelve Apostles, teaching them to despise all the things of this world, to follow him in poverty and in the practice of all other[...]
Charming, softly colored illustrations that will make readers smile accompany this beloved prayer that is a favorite of all ages. Includes a brief biography of the saint.[...]
The infectious love of God that made Saint Francis into 'God's jester' leaps out from every page of this book. It entices the reader to change profoundly. Looking at Francis who lived in poverty and was utterly in love with Jesus Christ, Christian believers, followers of other religions and even tho[...]
A masterful narration of the stories of the animals who appear in Saint Francis of Assisi's life, by Luigi Santucci. In a beautiful gift book format, this title has four-color illustrations throughout that capture the simple, yet joyful spirit of Saint Francis that has inspired generations. Saint Fr[...]
The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi by Saint Bonaventure (Illustrated): - A Catholic Classic! - Includes Illustrations by Caravaggio - Includes an Active Index and Table of ContentsPublisher: A Paperback Edition is available:ISBN-13: 978-1-78379-316-7The grace of God our Saviour hath in these latter[...]
When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing but his gentle words and turned the wolf from a menace to a welcome citizen. This graceful man, who spoke to each part of creation as a sister or brother, has become o[...]
G.K. Chesterton lends his witty, astute and sardonic prose to the much loved figure of Saint Francis of Assisi. Grounding the man behind the myth he states "e;however wild and romantic his gyrations might appear to many, [Francis] always hung on to reason by one invisible and indestructible hair[...]
Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved and inspirational figures in the history of Christianity. The stunning illustrations of award-winning author, Demi, bring to life the story of this son of a rich merchant, who abandoned all his worldly goods in order to follow the teachings of Jesus[...]
Perussuomalaisten vaalivoitto kevään 2011 eduskuntavaaleissa ajankohtaisti populismin yhteiskunnallisena ilmiönä. Tässä kirjassa ilmiötä tarkastelevat Suomen johtavat populismin tutkijat: valtio-opin professori Matti Wiberg, tiedotusopin emeritusprofessori Pertti Suhonen, taloussosiologian e[...]
An intriguing examination of the extraordinary-and little known meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik Al-Kamil that has strong resonance in today's divided world. For many of us, St. Francis of Assisi is known as a poor monk and a lover of animals. However, these imag[...]