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The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality Into Your Daily Life
The life of St. Francis of Assisi was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today's busy world, his practices have enormous appeal, described in this inspiring work by John Michael Talbot, the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a lay order based on the Franciscan principles of simplicity and self-sufficiency.
In "The Lessons Of St. Francis,"
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Published
October 1st 1998
by Plume Books
(first published September 1st 1997)
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I read "The Lessons of Saint Francis" with my 20s/30s Sunday school class at, of all places, St. Francis UMC in Cary, NC, so unlike many of the other books I have read on here, I had a purpose other than just enjoyment in reading it.
Let me start off by saying this is not a bad book. I didn't hate it. But it did leave me personally a little flat. The author, John Michael Talbot, is an ex-hippie, ex-evangelical, Franciscan devotee (for lack of a better description). He fo...more
Let me start off by saying this is not a bad book. I didn't hate it. But it did leave me personally a little flat. The author, John Michael Talbot, is an ex-hippie, ex-evangelical, Franciscan devotee (for lack of a better description). He fo...more
This book was such an interesting read - and one that I thoroughly enjoyed partaking in. Talbot and Rabey truly did describe some of the wonderful aspects of a simple life through Christ. Even though I read this because I was doing a report on St. Francis (my favorite Saint), I walked away with more than just new knowledge and an A. I walked away feeling enlightened.
They show how everyone can put aside the stress in their life, the worries, the pain, the uncertainty and just live f...more
They show how everyone can put aside the stress in their life, the worries, the pain, the uncertainty and just live f...more
A very enjoyable book about St Francis - it talks briefly about the key points in his life but focuses mainly on his views on life and living that became the basis for the Franciscan order of monks - the main topics are simplicity, joy, solitude, humility, creativity, chastity, community, compassion, creation, service, peace and prayer - trying to incorporate any of these areas into your life would seem to be a wonderful way towards bettering our world
A good introduction into the life of a Franciscan monk at Little Portion Hermitage through the eyes of a modern follower of Francis' teachings. I was a bit 'put off' by the many secular quotations included and with the liberal ideologies displayed (his thoughts on the Crusades were definitely slanted to the left and partially ignorant), however, the author does buoy these with conservative Catholic tradition and thus proving that the Church and Francis cannot be accused of falling into the moral...more
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While this book does have a strong Catholic bent (which is not unreasonable since it is written by a Brother), Talbot did a very good job writing it in a way to be used by people of all faiths - or anyone who is looking for a deeper connection to the Universe and a less frenetic life. He quotes everyone - musicians, Jesus, Saints, Gandhi, the Bagavad Gita, and St. Francis himself. He tells stories of Francis and himself without being too preachy. I got the feeling from reading this book that he ...more
Bought and read this after attending a retreat conducted by John Michael Talbot at Little Portion Hermitage, AR, back in 1998 with my sister. Wonderful retreat and book!
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'St. Francis walked the world like the Pardon of God'
great learning more about such a wonderful man.
Preach always. If necessary use words.
great learning more about such a wonderful man.
Preach always. If necessary use words.
One of my all-time favorite books on the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. Written for the lay person seeking a deeper way of living.
My all time favorite spiritual guidance book I have read it countless times more than the hobbit even I keep it by the bed.
Simply stated, good practical advice.
Insightful, brimming with practical application and food for thought. A great look into not only the life of Francis of Assisi, but the life and work at Little Portion. I especially liked the chapters on solitude, creativity, simplicity, and chastity.
I loved it.
Just to make sure, my paperback edition was subtitled: How to bring Simplicity and Spirituality to you daily life. I'm not planning on entering a cloister! :-)
Just to make sure, my paperback edition was subtitled: How to bring Simplicity and Spirituality to you daily life. I'm not planning on entering a cloister! :-)
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Anyone who wants to incorporate Franciscan values into their current lives.
Talbot has some excellent suggestions for living a more Franciscan life although I good have done without some of the self-glorification.
this book nearly made the francisians overtake the jesuits in my book.
In another life I could have been a Sister of Claire. I loved this book.
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Talbot was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and started learning to play the guitar at an early age. At age 15 he dropped out of school and was performing as a guitarist for Mason Proffit, a country folk-rock band formed with his older brother Terry.
Talbot embarked on a spiritual journey that led him through Native American religion and...more
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