
12 Days with Saint Francis: Prayer, Reflection, and Spiritual Growth
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $14.00
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
William J. Short
-
By:
-
William J. Short
About this listen
For centuries, Franciscan spirituality has brought Christians a fresh perspective on Christ with its simple and heartfelt approach. Now you can follow the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi in this special retreat experience with gifted Franciscan Br. Bill Short, O.F.M., as your guide.
In this series of 12 retreat sessions, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your own spiritual journey with insights from the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Francis shows us how to approach God as love, a reality that is based in the heart’s affections more than the mind’s ideas. The dynamic relationship of the Persons of the Holy Trinity provides the model for our lives, allowing us to develop our emotional intelligence as we grow in union with God.
Our humanity itself is modeled on Christ, and thus gives us a very good image of who God is. The limitations of our life, of time and space, and even of suffering and death, can connect us with God because of the Beloved Son Jesus.
By listening to these 12 retreat topics, you will have the inspiration of Francis and Clare of Assisi to accompany you in your journey, following the footprints of Christ in this world.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
This course includes a free PDF prayer and reflection guide prepared by your professor and course producer.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2011 Now You Know Media Inc. (P)2011 Now You Know Media Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
-
St. Francis of Assisi: A New Way of Being Christian
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What does it mean to be an imitator of Christ? Find out by exploring the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the movements he inspired with one of the world's leading Franciscan experts as your guide.
-
-
Life changing
- By Jarrod Dillon on 01-12-20
By: William J. Short
-
Saint Francis and the Franciscans 101: A New Way of Living the Gospel
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Take solace in the Franciscans’ powerful faith with one of the world’s leading experts on St. Francis of Assisi. Throughout seven engaging lectures originally produced for Franciscan ministries, you’ll learn what defines the Franciscan view: a focus on the individual, a championing of interdependence, and a dedication to living with open hands.
-
-
Very solid overview
- By William C Scott on 10-08-24
By: William J. Short
-
The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Explore the Franciscan view of Christ as the center of all creation and of what the incarnate word reveals about life in the Holy Trinity. The Blessed Virgin introduces us to the Franciscan reflection on the human person. Divine and human freedom are explored. Franciscan contributions to the study of Scripture will receive special attention. You will glimpse the inspiration that Francis gave to artists, musicians, novelists, and poets across the centuries.
By: William J. Short
-
The Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi invites you to learn from the Franciscan tradition of living the Gospel. In this inspiring course, you will look at the spiritual writings of St. Francis and his followers as well as how they put their beliefs into practice. Br. William Short's powerful yet accessible lectures deliver you the heart of the treasures from this "little poor man of Assisi".
-
-
Inspiring!
- By Michael Bloom on 10-11-19
By: William J. Short
-
The Life of St. Francis of Assisi
- By: Saint Bonaventure
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Francis, go and build up my house, which thou seest, is falling into ruin." To fulfill this command of Our Lord, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual church in souls. Francis' humility, purity, and true joy inspired many to conversion and a deeper faith.
-
-
Great
- By Paul Silva on 07-25-22
-
Saint Bonaventure: The Soul’s Journey into God
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Now you too can discover the inspiring model of St. Francis as outlined by St. Bonaventure. Bonaventure talks about this spiritual journey as taking place in six steps, like the six days of creation. On each step of the journey, he explores a new dimension of our relationship with God. Bonaventure presents us with a mystical theology, leading us step by step from reflection on the world around us, through reflection on our inner world as human beings, toward the world above us, the divine life of the Holy Trinity.
-
-
Waste of time & money!
- By Wild Horses Flying on 03-01-25
By: William J. Short
-
St. Francis of Assisi: A New Way of Being Christian
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What does it mean to be an imitator of Christ? Find out by exploring the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the movements he inspired with one of the world's leading Franciscan experts as your guide.
-
-
Life changing
- By Jarrod Dillon on 01-12-20
By: William J. Short
-
Saint Francis and the Franciscans 101: A New Way of Living the Gospel
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Take solace in the Franciscans’ powerful faith with one of the world’s leading experts on St. Francis of Assisi. Throughout seven engaging lectures originally produced for Franciscan ministries, you’ll learn what defines the Franciscan view: a focus on the individual, a championing of interdependence, and a dedication to living with open hands.
-
-
Very solid overview
- By William C Scott on 10-08-24
By: William J. Short
-
The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Explore the Franciscan view of Christ as the center of all creation and of what the incarnate word reveals about life in the Holy Trinity. The Blessed Virgin introduces us to the Franciscan reflection on the human person. Divine and human freedom are explored. Franciscan contributions to the study of Scripture will receive special attention. You will glimpse the inspiration that Francis gave to artists, musicians, novelists, and poets across the centuries.
By: William J. Short
-
The Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi invites you to learn from the Franciscan tradition of living the Gospel. In this inspiring course, you will look at the spiritual writings of St. Francis and his followers as well as how they put their beliefs into practice. Br. William Short's powerful yet accessible lectures deliver you the heart of the treasures from this "little poor man of Assisi".
-
-
Inspiring!
- By Michael Bloom on 10-11-19
By: William J. Short
-
The Life of St. Francis of Assisi
- By: Saint Bonaventure
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Francis, go and build up my house, which thou seest, is falling into ruin." To fulfill this command of Our Lord, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual church in souls. Francis' humility, purity, and true joy inspired many to conversion and a deeper faith.
-
-
Great
- By Paul Silva on 07-25-22
-
Saint Bonaventure: The Soul’s Journey into God
- By: William J. Short
- Narrated by: William J. Short
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Now you too can discover the inspiring model of St. Francis as outlined by St. Bonaventure. Bonaventure talks about this spiritual journey as taking place in six steps, like the six days of creation. On each step of the journey, he explores a new dimension of our relationship with God. Bonaventure presents us with a mystical theology, leading us step by step from reflection on the world around us, through reflection on our inner world as human beings, toward the world above us, the divine life of the Holy Trinity.
-
-
Waste of time & money!
- By Wild Horses Flying on 03-01-25
By: William J. Short
-
The Ultimate Catholicism Collection: The Writings and Prayers of Great Catholic Saints
- Introduction to the Devout Life, True Devotion to Mary, The Interior Castle, Lives of the Saints, Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, & The Spiritual Exercises
- By: St. Francis de Sales, St. Louie de Montfort, St. Teresa of Avila, and others
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Length: 69 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The saints, the heroes of the Roman Catholic faith, lived lives of holiness, dedicated to serving God. The saints lived at different times in different places throughout history, but they all shared a love of God that has been documented through the teachings of the Church. Today, the saints serve as examples for all Catholics, showing the believers how to lead a more spiritual life. Catholic devotions are particular customs, rituals and practices of worship or in honour of the saints that are in addition to the liturgy of the Catholic Church.
-
-
The reader is important!
- By Anonymous User on 06-09-21
By: St. Francis de Sales, and others
-
Jesus' Alternative Plan
- The Sermon on the Mount
- By: Richard Rohr OFM
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Richard Rohr Rohr goes through the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, explaining the historical and cultural context of each verse and offering guidance for what it means for Christians today.
-
-
Richard's commentary on Matthew's gospel
- By Anonymous User on 03-30-23
By: Richard Rohr OFM
-
The Art of Letting Go
- Living the Wisdom of Saint Francis
- By: Richard Rohr OFM
- Narrated by: Richard Rohr OFM
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We often think of saints as rare individuals whose gifts far exceed our own, and St. Francis is no exception. But for Fr. Richard Rohr, a prolific author and renowned speaker, the life and teachings of this beloved figure offer an authentic spirituality we can all embody.
-
-
Series of lectures on spiritual development
- By Adam Shields on 08-01-13
By: Richard Rohr OFM
-
Breathing Under Water
- Spirituality and the Twelve Steps
- By: Father Richard Rohr OFM, Anne Lamott - foreword
- Narrated by: John Quigley OFM
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We all suffer from unhealthy dependencies that we continually return to in hopes of having a better life. But after yet another TV show is streamed or another drink is swallowed, we find we once again feel worse, not better, than we did before. Where is the hope for that fully awakened life we long to live?
-
-
NOT JUST FOE 12-STEPPERS!!!!!
- By Musical Theatre Fan on 04-16-23
By: Father Richard Rohr OFM, and others
-
Diary of an American Exorcist
- By: Stephen J. Rossetti, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
- Narrated by: James Valois
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti has a very active caseload of demonic possessions, and in each case two vivid lessons consistently emerge: Demons possess or harass people in a myriad of ways (even when they do not enter a body), and they are defeated decisively by the power of Christ and His Church—and especially by invocations to the Blessed Mother.
-
-
Enjoyed the Content, Critique is on the Narrator
- By Michael Kita on 07-08-23
By: Stephen J. Rossetti, and others
-
The Devil in the Castle
- St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the Soul
- By: Dan Burke
- Narrated by: Jordan Burke
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
With St. Teresa of Avila’s masterpiece The Interior Castle as his guide, best-selling author Dan Burke takes you on an illuminating journey through the seven levels of spiritual progress, explaining what God is accomplishing within your soul at each stage, as well as the finely tailored demonic strategies applied to throw you off your path. You’ll learn how the devil is as active in your prayer life as you are, and how the saints were able to counter Satan as he adapted his schemes to correspond with where they were on their spiritual journeys.
-
-
Poor audiobook quality
- By RJC on 11-04-22
By: Dan Burke
What listeners say about 12 Days with Saint Francis: Prayer, Reflection, and Spiritual Growth
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Michael German
- 02-15-20
Perfectly spiritual intro to Fransican Worldview
A great retreat to help one change perspective on seeing creation, our place in it, and Franciscan path to live in it, as fully human and as a child of the Creator.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!