The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life

The life of St. Francis of Assisi was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today's busy world, his practices have enormous appeal, described in this inspiring work by John Michael Talbot, the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a lay order based on the Franciscan principles of simplicity and self-sufficiency. In The Lessons Of St. Francis, Talbot and co-author Steve Rabey demonstrate the enduring significance of Franciscan wisdom. Organized by topic, such as Simplicity, Humility, Compassion, Solitude, Service, and Prayer, each chapter includes excerpts from the writings of St. Francis, as well as those of his followers and biographers. Combining deep spiritual insights with the offer of a saner, less chaotic way of living, The Lessons Of St. Francis offers wise advice on how to incorporate these virtues into our own lives today.

• Day by Day with St. Francis
• Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings (San Damiano Books)
• Surrounded by Love
• Francis
• Francis of Assisi's Sermon on the Mount: Lessons from the Admonitions (San Damiano Books)
• The Life of St. Francis of Assisi (Tan Classics)
• The Life and Prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi
• Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi
• PRAYING THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN RULE
• Francis of Assisi: A New Biography