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  • The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi

  • By: William Short
  • Narrated by: William Short
  • Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi

By: William Short
Narrated by: William Short
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Far from being a relic of the Middle Ages, Franciscan spirituality remains a growing and vital movement worldwide. Its influence has shaped many of the most popular Catholic devotions, from the Stations of the Cross to Eucharistic Adoration.

Now, The Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi invites you to learn from the Franciscan tradition of living the Gospel. In this inspiring course, you will look at the spiritual writings of St. Francis and his followers as well as how they put their beliefs into practice. Br. William Short's powerful yet accessible lectures deliver you the heart of the treasures from this "little poor man of Assisi".

In these lectures, you will explore St. Francis' spiritual practices, life of prayer, and meditations on the crucified Christ. You will also reflect on profound questions posed by the Franciscan tradition. Why does Francis consider joy a good defense against the influence of evil? How does the Incarnation of the word relate to creation? What can the Gospel reveal about the "poverty of God"? You will then look at the contributions of St. Clare of Assisi, St. Bonaventure, St. Anthony of Padua, and Bl. John Duns Scotus. Finally, you will explore the modern-day legacy of St. Francis. By exploring the rich Franciscan spiritual tradition, you will encounter Christ at the heart of the world. This is the gift of St. Francis: "the treasure of a poor man".

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"Bill Short brings a lifetime of scholarly work combined with a lifetime of applying the principles of the Franciscan Rule of Life to his daily existence. Thus, [his presentations are] shot through with the wit and wisdom." (Margaret Carney, OSF, president emerita, St. Bonaventure University)

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Br. Bill is clearly one of the world's leading excerpst on St. Francis and his followers. In these talks, he brings to life Francis' teachings and shows us how we too can share the riches of a poor man. The presentation is excellent and highly informative. More than that, this series helped me understand how to be a better person.

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