Sweeney has expanded his bestselling compilation, which includes the first Rule of Life, Rule for the Third Order, letters to friends and people in power, messages to all Franciscans, songs, praises,
In the tradition of The St. Francis Prayer Book, Jon Sweeney offers an ancient-medieval way of understanding and experiencing the Gospel: the Holy Fool. This countercultural approach is exemplifi
These stories of St. Francis and his first followers have inspired millions of people over the centuries. Since they were first committed to paper, they were told to inspire people to become better fo
Originally published in French in 1894, Sabatier’s was the first modern biography of Francis of Assisi. It was a worldwide bestseller, and in 2003 when this new edition was first published, it a
A spiritual invitation to experience the joy, depth, and wisdom of St. Francis's best friend includes a week of special prayers for morning and evening that will refresh and deepen any relationship wi
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, eas
