The Little Flowers Of St. Francis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428617803)

The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a collection of stories and legends about the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition. The book is compiled and translated by T.W. Arnold, and is considered a classic of Christian literature.The stories in The Little Flowers are based on the oral traditions of the Franciscan order, and offer a glimpse into the life and spirituality of St. Francis and his followers. The book is divided into 53 chapters, each of which tells a different story about St. Francis or one of his companions.Some of the stories are humorous and lighthearted, while others are more serious and contemplative. Many of the stories focus on the miracles and wonders that St. Francis was said to have performed, such as calming a raging storm, taming a wild wolf, and healing the sick.Throughout the book, St. Francis is portrayed as a humble and compassionate figure, who lived a life of poverty and simplicity in order to better serve God and his fellow human beings. His teachings on love, forgiveness, and the importance of living in harmony with nature continue to inspire people of all faiths today.Overall, The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a charming and inspiring book that offers readers a glimpse into the life and teachings of one of the most beloved saints in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: T. W. Arnold
ISBN-10: 1428617809
ISBN-13: 9781428617803
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d