Poetry As Prayer: Saint Francis of Assisi

by Murray Bodo

No follower of Christ has captivated the Christian imagination more than this poor man from Assisi. Francis' colorful personality, passionate struggles, and zest for adventure propelled him toward all that life could offer...and plunged him into a deep relationship with God, where the poetry of praise best illumined his experience. With Franciscan expert Murray Bodo, enter into Saint Francis' world of color, sound and image. Enjoy the stories and legends that have fascinated us through the ages. Above all, ponder Francis' poem, Canticle of the Creatures, which glorifies God for creation, incarnation and redemption--a prayer-poem that can show us how to see the world anew.

149 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

About the author

"Those are the two magnetic poles of my life: books and the Franciscan Priesthood. The glue that holds them together is Saint Francis of Assisi himself. From the time I was thirteen years old and read Sophie Jewett's God's Troubadour, The Story of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis has been a major inspiration of my life. I became a Franciscan in 1955; I've written about him, prayed for his intercession, studied him, taught his life and spirituality and for the last 34 years led pilgrimages to Assisi " - Murray Bodo

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[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book group 6/05

[Sarah Yasin · Rating 3 out of 5]

useful advice on canticles