A Day In Your Presence: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Francis of Assisi (Rekindling Inner Fire) (Paperback)

~ Saint Francis of Assisi (Author), David Hazard (Editor) "I am awed at the glory of it, amazed at the great and holy gift that is ours-to have a Father in heaven!..." (more)

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Writings that touch the pure-flaming heart of God-from the men and women who walked with Him through the ages-guiding into a deeper friendship with the "Father of Lights."

How can I live free from the cares of this world? Can I live as a citizen of God's kingdom when I'm burdened by the everyday cares of home and family, finances, pressures at work? Is it really possible to be wonderfully free and alive in Christ? Francis of Assisi discovered how to live as a citizen of heaven and the joy that changed his life shook the world! And now you can follow the path, in spirit, that set Francis on a journey into the deep love of God.

Cherished as a spiritual troubadour, a saint for the whole Church, Francis (1182-1226) became Europe's shining light in a time of utter spiritual and political darkness. He went before kings, commoners, a skeptical Church, and even an Islamic sultan with his message: we can cease our struggles and be sons of the eternal King! Take no thought for yourself, and He will never fail you, so great is His loving care.

This is the luminous vision that guided Francis' days, set his spirit ablaze-and now it can rekindle ours, too.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian, Latin

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556612060
• ISBN-13: 978-1556612060
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars favorite book, September 2, 2007

By	P. Pearce - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book that will give you the joy of our Creator through the eyes of Francis of Assissi.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Praying with St. Francis, February 29, 2004

By	"ozeem" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is probably best for some one who is being introduced to St. Francis of Assisi. As I have read much on his life, and his writings, this book didn't inspire me much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, May 11, 2000

By	Jonathan Bennett (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This book will lead the reader through an inspiring forty days in the company of St. Francis, one of the most popular Saints. There are forty daily devotions that average 2-3 pages each. They consist of a selected Scripture verse (or verses), a passage from the writings of St. Francis (prayers, excerpts from his letters, etc.) and a final prayer by the editor that is related to the passage from Francis. The devotions include such topics as loving your enemies, God's transforming power, joy, and praise to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. I wish the book were longer, but overall it is an excellent devotional resource.