{"product_id":"the-complete-francis-of-assisi-his-life-the-complete-writings-and-the-little-flowers-paperback","title":"The Complete Francis of Assisi: His Life, the Complete Writings, and the Little Flowers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the life, words, and enduring legacy of one of history's most beloved saints--all in one powerful volume.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Francis of Assisi\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully curated, all-in-one collection that offers one of the most comprehensive and accessible introductions to Saint Francis available today. Combining biography, primary writings, and classic stories, this volume invites readers to encounter the heart, humility, and spiritual depth of the man who changed the course of Christian history. \u003ci\u003e\"This edition from Paraclete Press would seem to be the best and most authoritative for the general reader...\" --The Irish Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e Unlike other editions, this unique collection brings together \u003cb\u003ethree essential works in one\u003c\/b\u003e--offering both the story of Francis's life and his own words of faith and devotion: \u003cb\u003eIncluded in this volume: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Little Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e - A beloved collection of inspiring and often miraculous stories about Francis and his early companions that helped shape his enduring legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e - A powerful compilation of his letters, prayers, and monastic rules, revealing the spiritual foundation of the early Franciscan movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Road to Assisi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e by Paul Sabatier\u003c\/b\u003e - A groundbreaking and influential biography that brings Francis's journey vividly to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThrough these pages, you'll encounter the man who renounced wealth, embraced poverty, served the outcast, and found God in all of creation--from the poorest of the poor to the birds of the air.\u003cb\u003eWhy readers love this edition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecomplete and authoritative introduction\u003c\/b\u003e to Saint Francis in a single volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines \u003cb\u003ebiography, original writings, and classic stories\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for \u003cb\u003espiritual growth, Christian study, and personal reflection\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless resource for those interested in \u003cb\u003eCatholic spirituality, saints, and church history\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A loving, inspiring portrait... readers are left feeling they have spent meaningful time with the man who continues to inspire us.\" -- Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are discovering Saint Francis for the first time or returning to his teachings, this collection offers a rich and rewarding journey into a life marked by radical faith, humility, and joy.\u003cb\u003eStep into the world of Francis of Assisi--and be inspired to live with greater simplicity, compassion, and devotion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, husband, and father of four. He has been interviewed on many television programs including CBS Saturday Morning, Fox News, and PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. His popular history \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation \u003c\/i\u003ewas optioned by HBO. He's the author of thirty-five other books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Francis of Assisi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Saint Francis Saved the Church\u003c\/i\u003e, the winner of an award in history from the Catholic Press Association, and \u003ci\u003eThe Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started. \u003c\/i\u003eSweeney is also the author of The Pope's Cat series for children. He presents often at literary and religious conferences, and churches, writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAmerica \u003c\/i\u003ein the US and \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet \u003c\/i\u003ein the UK, and is active on social media (Twitter @jonmsweeney; Facebook jonmsweeney).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53451206000947,"sku":"9781612616889","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/cL_uXRo9hT9781612616889.webp?v=1783023401","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-complete-francis-of-assisi-his-life-the-complete-writings-and-the-little-flowers-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}