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

by Jon M. Sweeney (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Jon M. Sweeney is the author and editor of many books including The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis, a selection of History Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, The St. Clare Prayer Book, and The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation, which has been optioned by HBO, Inc.