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  • St. Francis of Assisi: His Life, Teachings, and Practice

  • Essential Wisdom Library Series
  • By: Jon M. Sweeney
  • Narrated by: Bob Souer
  • Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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St. Francis of Assisi: His Life, Teachings, and Practice

By: Jon M. Sweeney
Narrated by: Bob Souer
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An introduction to St. Francis's life and his most profound teachings of faith

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated Christian figures, and his profound teachings, deep love of nature, and commitment to simplicity have resonated with generations of followers. St. Francis of Assisi, a title in the Essential Wisdom Library, offers a simple and universal introduction to Francis' life, his key teachings, and the spiritual practices that enriched his faith and the lives of those who follow his legacy.

Author Jon M. Sweeney, one of the most popular Francis interpreters, introduces the iconic Christian as a man of his time and as one whose wisdom transcends eras. Beginning with a timeline of the saint's life, St. Francis of Assisi includes the teachings that made Francis such a unique and powerful figure. His words apply to a diverse set of situations - from advice for people in positions of power, to teachings on gratitude, and the Rule of Life which governed every facet of life for Franciscans. The book concludes with explanations of some of his most powerful practices, which can offer wisdom and insight for our own lives.

©2019 Jon M. Sweeney; Foreword copyright 2019 by Richard Rohr (P)2019 Tantor
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Learned More about St. Francis, but Have Concerns

Short book about St. Francis’ life and teachings. I learned new things about St. Francis, but I did not like the author’s comparisons of St. Francis’s character and his ways to Buddha/Buddhism and to other false religions a few times throughout the book. We are to have no other Gods before the Triune God…Father God, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit of God. I think these unnecessary comparisons can be a slippery slope and may lead people into the deception that these false religions are acceptable to God.

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