The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a collection of stories and legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi, written by T. W. Arnold. The book is divided into 53 short chapters, each one recounting an episode from the life of St. Francis or one of his followers. The stories are often humorous and light-hearted, but they also convey important spiritual lessons about humility, poverty, and faith.The book begins with an introduction to St. Francis and his life of poverty and devotion to God. It then goes on to tell of his ...
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The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a collection of stories and legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi, written by T. W. Arnold. The book is divided into 53 short chapters, each one recounting an episode from the life of St. Francis or one of his followers. The stories are often humorous and light-hearted, but they also convey important spiritual lessons about humility, poverty, and faith.The book begins with an introduction to St. Francis and his life of poverty and devotion to God. It then goes on to tell of his encounters with animals, his preaching to the birds, and his taming of a vicious wolf. Other stories describe his miracles, such as his healing of a leper and his ability to calm a storm.The Little Flowers of St. Francis also includes stories about St. Francis's followers, such as Brother Juniper, who was known for his simplicity and his willingness to give away everything he owned. The book also features stories about St. Francis's interactions with the people of Assisi, including his conversion of a wealthy merchant and his friendship with a poor beggar.Throughout the book, the stories emphasize the importance of humility, poverty, and faith in the life of a Christian. The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a classic work of Christian literature and a beloved text for those interested in the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.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.
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