St. Francis and the Foolishness of God [Paperback]

Marie Dennis (Author), Cynthia Moe-Lobeda (Author), Joseph Nangle (Author), Stuart Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

To those who long to do something about inequity and poverty, about consuming consumerism and spiritual emptiness. The mystical and the earthly, liberations and faithfulness, literal poverty as well as the blessed poverty of the spirit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Orbis Books (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883448998
• ISBN-13: 978-0883448991
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...okay this was on my wish list for waaaay too long..., February 22, 2003

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Baysuite "Baysuite" (United States) - See all my reviews

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I finally bought it, and I'm more than glad I did. This book is not at all what I thought it would be about --- it is so much more. Initially, I thought it would be another book about the life of St. Francis which, of late, I've been quite taken with. This book, though, has more to do with how we can make our faith real --- how we can really respond --- in light of a needy world around us. This is just what the doctor ordered. I say this reluctantly, but reading a chapter is almost better than going to church. I close this book at night with the understanding that I've got to get out there and DO something; I feel like I CAN make some small difference in this world, and that means so much to me. I'm at that point where I WANT to change, WANT to make sacrifices, WANT to be conformed to what God wants me to be. I want desperately not to be an 'average' Christian who longs for the same dusty, lifeless, rusting things the world does. This book reminds me that Francis, in his life, was not afraid to give up personal comfort and familiarity. When he finally overcame the greatest personal obstacle for him --- learning to love the leper -- he was freed from within, freed from that nasty monster that can entangle so many of us. Reflecting on his unique experience, I am compelled to look at my own prejudices, those things about people that keep me from loving them completely. I can't remember the last time a church sermon so compelled me. I highly recommend this book, and encourage you to grow in ways far outside the box.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for a reflection group., September 2, 1998

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This review is from: St. Francis and the Foolishness of God (Paperback)

St. Francis and the Foolishness of God is not just about St. Francis, but about themes that touch all of our lives. There are reflection questions at the end of each section and an invitation to share stories. I recommend this book for personal and group reflection.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars St Francis and the Foolishness of God, July 19, 2010

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