The St. Francis Prayer Book: A Guide to Deepen Your Spiritual Life »

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, easy, creative, and joyful," author Jon Sweeney tells us. "Before it became common to speak in personal terms of a relationship with God, Francis did so and made it seem natural."With this guide, readers will: * Pray the words that Francis taught his spiritual brothers and sisters to pray. * Explore Francis's time and place and feel the joy and earnestness of the first Franciscans. * Experience how it is possible to live a contemplative and active life, at the same time.

Publishers Weekly

Readers wanting an accessible, practical introduction to Franciscan prayer will enjoy The St. Francis Prayer Book: A Guide to Deepen Your Spiritual Life. Jon Sweeney (editor of The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis) offers two introductory chapters about St. Francis's approach to prayer, including memorable stories and helpful information about praying with the scriptures. Part II takes the reader through the daily office and various occasional prayers, including the famous "Canticle of Brother Sun." Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.