Born of Fire: a book on identity

by Father Innocent Montgomery CFR

This book on identity Born of Fire , by Father Innocent Montgomery, CFR for men acts as a guide through seven identities to learn from son, brother, man, spouse, father, mystic, and ‘new man’ this Lent. It includes witness accounts of postulants on their desert journey in the wilderness, invitations into prayer, and reflections on our new life in Christ by Father Innocent. This book meets a man’s need for challenge, adventure, introspection, and formation of his heart after the heart of Jesus. It’s a must-have for the men in your life! Each of these corresponds to one of the seven weeks of the Lenten journey, including the Easter Octave. It includes witness accounts of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal postulants on their desert journey in the wilderness, invitations into prayer, and reflections on our new life in Christ by Father Innocent. Each week follows the same // pray with Scripture and hear where and how the week’s theme comes out in the Word of God.
// learn more about the theme for the week and how it relates to your own identity.
// Tuesdays and hear a witness account from the desert.
// examine what actually happened at your baptism, rediscovering God’s power there.
// guided meditation in a Eucharistic Holy Hour, one hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
// remember and reflect on what we prayed with throughout the week. Born of Fire // Men’s Lent book meets a man’s need for challenge, adventure, introspection, and formation of his heart after the heart of Jesus. It’s a must-have for the men in your life! Father Innocent Montgomery, CFR
Foreword by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Edited by Nell O’Leary JD and Susanna Spencer MA in Theology
Design by Michelle Slough
Project managed by Jenna Guizar

Genres: Catholic, Faith, Spirituality

124 pages, Paperback

Published January 12, 2022

Reviews

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing Lenten devotional with short, easy-to-read daily readings. While meant for men, I was still able to read, enjoy, and learn about my true identity in God. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, especially if you are struggling with your identity as a child of God.

[Daniel Erspamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I choose a Lenten devotional every year, and this was the one for 2023. I'm not sure I was quite in the right place to fully receive Fr Innocent's message, but nonetheless it was a lovely guide through Lent and no doubt it will come back to bless my life in some way.

[JJ Cylk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was more than just a Lenten devotional b book. It could be used anytime of the year or your life. It might be better in a group setting. I picked this up through the KofC. I liked it and looked forward to daily reading.