{"product_id":"the-little-flowers-of-st-francis-an-entirely-new-version-with-20-additional-chapters-of-the-christian-classic-of-the-ages-paperback","title":"The Little Flowers of St. Francis: An Entirely New Version, with 20 Additional Chapters, of the Christian Classic of the Ages - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRaphael Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a book that generation after generation has taken to its heart, for it lives and breathes the spirit of St. Francis as no other book has ever done. It is irresistible. The warmth of Franciscan love and joy radiates from every page. The best-loved stories of the Poverello and his followers are all here: Francis's sermon to the birds... the Stigmata... the wolf of Gubbio... the preaching of St. Anthony... the soaring \"Canticle of Brother Sun\"... the lives and sayings of Brother Juniper and Brother Giles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition -- the only complete version -- has been translated into modern English by Raphael Brown, the well-known Franciscan scholar whose own deep feeling for St. Francis has helped him capture the spirit and flavor that gives these writings their indescribable charm. Truly universal is the appeal of this book, extending to people of all faiths and of every intellectual level. It is wise, very funny, rich in human wisdom, inspiring. Above all, it is a love story... the story of how the Little Poor Man taught the world about the love of Christ, and how this love can be lived and enjoyed by everyone.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book that captures the spirit of St. Francis like no other, this is a collection of the most charming tales of the Poor One of Assisi--his sermon to the birds, the story of the wolf of Gubbio, the exploits of Brother Giles and Brother Juniper, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaphael Brown\u003c\/b\u003e was the author and translator of many Franciscan works, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Flowers of Saint Francis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Lady and St. Francis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFifty Animal Stories of St. Francis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFranciscan Mystic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSaints Who Saw Mary\u003c\/i\u003e. He also wrote books on St. Catherine of Siena, St. John of the Cross, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 1971\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47864675401949,"sku":"9780385075442","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/OmlxethWi9780385075442.webp?v=1777532054","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-little-flowers-of-st-francis-an-entirely-new-version-with-20-additional-chapters-of-the-christian-classic-of-the-ages-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}