博客來He was the son of a wealthy merchant who dreamed of becoming a knight. Instead, he became a beggar who rebuilt the Church.
Saint Francis of Assisi is perhaps the most beloved saint in history, often depicted surrounded by birds and animals. But the true story of the ＂Poor Man of Assisi＂ is far more powerful than the statues in our gardens. It is a story of radical rebellion against the world, a mystical union with the suffering Christ, and a love so intense it set the medieval world on fire.
The Life and Miracles of Saint Francis of Assisi invites you on a journey into the heart of a man who stripped himself of everything to possess the Only Thing that mattered. From his tumultuous youth and the voice that spoke from the San Damiano Cross-＂Francis, go and repair My house＂-to the rugged heights of Mount La Verna where he received the Stigmata, this biography reveals the saint in all his humanity and holiness.
In this inspiring book, you will discover:
- The Great Conversion: How a fun-loving soldier became the humble servant of lepers and the poor.
- The Franciscan Way: The story behind the Order of Friars Minor and their radical vow of poverty that challenged a wealthy Church.
- Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The profound theology behind his love for creation and the famous Canticle of the Creatures.
- Signs and Wonders: Accounts of his miracles, his preaching to the birds, and the supernatural marks of the Stigmata.
- A Legacy of Peace: How his message of universal brotherhood continues to heal a divided world today.
Written for modern Catholics and truth-seekers alike, this biography goes beyond the legends to find the real Saint Francis-a man who showed us that the path to true joy lies in surrendering everything to God.
Step into the footsteps of the saint who married ＂Lady Poverty＂ and changed the world forever.
