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St. Francis of Assisi: A New Way of Being Christian

By: William J. Short
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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.

From the humble backyard birdbath to the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, images of this Italian cloth merchant's son can be found almost anywhere. His followers now number nearly one million in more than 96 countries, lay and religious, men and women.

But who was St. Francis? Why do so many of us find him such an attractive Christian and human figure? What is fact and what is fiction about his life, his teaching, and his impact on global society? Learn the remarkable story behind the Franciscan movement.

Now you can trace the amazing story of the lives of Saint Francis and Saint Clare with this exciting new 24-lecture series by renowned Franciscan scholar Brother William Short, former president of the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley.

Whether you have studied Francis for a lifetime or you are only casually acquainted with this amazing saint, we guarantee you will treasure this unique course.

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"Bill Short knows his Franciscan history and theology as well as spirituality." (Dorothy McCormack, OSF, Redwood City, California)
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What a terrific set of lectures! I’m certainly going to listen more that once. I learned a great deal about how Francis wanted his followers to interact with the world and how so many of his followers did not find begging to be to their tastes. How the order has split into so many different groups and how the Popes used him and his followers for their own political ambitions. Francis’s interactions with the Sultan could be of great assistance to the present political leaders of today. The author did his best to include Claire but she and her sisters could use their own set of lectures… we got a glimpse of how women must be in a sense stronger then men even in sainthood. What a strong and determined yet humble person she was.

St Francis may enjoy the bird bath.

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I have been a fan of St. Francis for a long time. After listening to this book I finally know St. Francis.

Get to really know St. Francis

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I listen to a lot of different series from Learn25. This one has been the best. I learned so much about St. Francis. I can’t recommend this enough.

Life changing

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This was a great book to listen to!!
Well written and well narrated!!
St. Francis of Assisi was a very good man who did a lot to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ!!!!
The narrator did a great job reading it and I will look for more books he has narrated.

Great Listen!

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A through history of St. Francis and his followers. I am empowered by his spirituality to live simpler and more focused on God as the center of my life.

Powerful

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Thoroughly researched story not just about the life of Francis, but also the historical and cultural and economic contexts of the time. Proceeds then to an intriguing analysis of the disputes and controversies and splits in the Franciscan order over the next few centuries. Even covers missionary activity in China and the Americas, though in less detail. Narration was a bit slow and monotone, but didn't seriously detract. I highly recommend this listen to anyone interested in St. Francis and Franciscan history.

Thorough, academically sound, refreshing

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