Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi

Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. He was at once down to earth and reaching toward heaven, grounded in the rich history of the Church while moving toward a new understanding of the world beyond.

Globally recognized as an ecumenical teacher, Richard Rohr started outâ€”and remainsâ€”a Franciscan friar. The loving, inclusive life and preaching of Francis of Assisi make him a recognizable and beloved saint across many faith traditions. He was, as Rohr notes, â€œa master of â€˜making room for itâ€™ and letting go of that which was tired or empty.â€

Francis found an â€œalternative wayâ€ to follow Jesus, one that disregarded power and privilege and held fast to the narrow path of the Gospel. Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus.

Rohr draws on Scripture, insights from psychology, and literary and artistic references, to weave together an understanding of the tradition as first practiced by St. Francis. Rohr shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives.
Country USA
Manufacturer Franciscan Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-07-27
Format Kindle eBook
EANs 9781616367022

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Franciscan Media
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-07-27
Format	Kindle eBook
EANs	9781616367022

Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi

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