by Richard Rohr
First published 2014
Richard Rohr examines the beloved yet paradoxical figure of Saint Francis of Assisi, a saint who embodied both tradition and innovation. Writing as a Franciscan friar himself, Rohr combines biblical scholarship, psychological insights, and references from literature and art to illuminate Francis's original spiritual practices. The author demonstrates how Francis remained deeply rooted in Church history while simultaneously developing fresh approaches to understanding the divine. Rohr connects his own theological innovations directly to Francis's life and teachings, revealing how the saint's alternative spiritual path can enhance contemporary religious experience. The book shows readers how Francis's example offers concrete ways to enrich their own spiritual journeys through his distinctive approach to the sacred.
Genres: christian, religion, biography-memoir, academic, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: tradition-and-innovation
323 pages · Kindle Edition · Hodder & Stoughton