Publisher's Synopsis
The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a collection of stories and legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century Italian saint and founder of the Franciscan order. The book, written by John Steven McGroarty, is a translation of the original Italian text and contains 53 chapters.The stories in the book focus on St. Francis' humility, compassion, and love for all creatures, including animals and nature. They also highlight his miracles, such as healing the sick and taming wild animals. Many of the stories involve St. Francis and his followers living a simple and austere life, renouncing material possessions and devoting themselves to prayer and service.The book is divided into three parts. The first part tells the story of St. Francis' life, from his early days as a wealthy merchant's son to his conversion and founding of the Franciscan order. The second part contains stories about St. Francis and his followers, including his closest companion, Brother Leo. The third part includes stories about St. Francis' miracles and visions.Overall, The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a beautiful and inspiring book that offers a glimpse into the life and teachings of one of the most beloved saints in Christian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, Christian literature, or the life of St. Francis.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
