The Spirit of Saint Francis: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis

by Pope Francis

Book Overview

"Some people want to know why I wished to be called Francis. For me, Francis of Assisi is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation."
-- Pope Francis, March 16, 2013.

Published in cooperation with the Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the Vatican Publishing House, this original collection brings the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi to life through the pope's uplifting and challenging words.By taking...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616368594
• ISBN13: 9781616368593
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Franciscan Media
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Great goodness

There are many wonderful books on St. Francis. He rightly inspires them. But this one is given by a man we look to for guidance in a profound way. It lives up to and answers that longing.