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LIFE OF ST FRANCIS

LIFE OF ST FRANCIS. by THOMAS OF CELANO 1228-1229 First biography. in. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS VOLUME ONE (FA:ED I). LIFE OF ST FRANCIS. More theological than historical Written on occasion of canonization. Features also:. ST CLARE BROTHER ELIAS CARDINAL HUGOLINO

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LIFE OF ST FRANCIS

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  1. LIFE OF ST FRANCIS by THOMAS OF CELANO 1228-1229 First biography

  2. in FRANCIS OF ASSISI: EARLY DOCUMENTS VOLUME ONE (FA:ED I)

  3. LIFE OF ST FRANCIS • More theological than historical • Written on occasion of canonization

  4. Features also: • ST CLARE • BROTHER ELIAS • CARDINAL HUGOLINO (POPE GREGORY IX)

  5. SAINT CLARE • As a young woman • Poor Ladies of San Damiano

  6. BROTHER ELIAS • Esteemed and loved • Special blessing

  7. CARDINAL HUGOLINO • Protector of the Order (1220) • Intellectual gifts • Political influence

  8. POPE GREGORY IX • Canonized Francis (1228) • Announced the new Saint • Promoted spiritual renewal

  9. HAGIOGRAPHY Modelled on • ST MARTIN OF TOURS • ST ANTHONY OF THE DESERT Converted by the Word of God

  10. SAINT FRANCIS Rebuilt the Church on foundations: • Bl. Virgin Mary • Apostles • Martyrs

  11. SAINT FRANCIS Rebuilt the chapels: • St Mary of the Angels • St Peter’s • St Damian’s

  12. HISTORY Facts from experience of: • Friar Thomas of Celano • Saint Clare • Other living witnesses

  13. LIFE OF ST FRANCIS Comprises THREE BOOKS

  14. BOOK ONE Humility of the Incarnation Greccio crib

  15. BOOK TWO Charity of the Passion Alvernia stigmata

  16. BOOK THREE Miracles after death Pentecost in the Church

  17. APPROACHES TO READING Look for: • Aims of Gregory IX • Other Saints’ lives • Historical elements

  18. PRIMARY APPROACH • Spiritual formation • Catch the spirit of St Francis • Love the incarnate Word, Christ Crucified and Risen

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