The Little Flowers of Saint Francis

"The Little Flowers of Saint Francis" is a timeless collection of legends and anecdotes that capture the life, miracles, and profound spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi and his early companions. Composed in the late 14th century, this classic of Christian literature offers a series of "little flowers"-shorter episodes and vignettes-that illustrate the virtues of poverty, humility, and universal love that defined the Franciscan movement.The narratives within this work follow Saint Francis as he travels through the Italian countryside, preaching to both people and animals, and establishing a brotherhood dedicated to the imitation of Christ. From the famous story of the taming of the wolf of Gubbio to his deep mystical experiences on Mount La Verna, the text provides a lyrical and moving portrayal of a man who sought to find the divine in all of creation. These stories not only serve as a hagiographic record but also as a source of inspiration for readers seeking a path of simplicity and devotion.Translated with an eye for the poetic essence of the original medieval Italian, "The Little Flowers of Saint Francis" remains a cornerstone of religious history and medieval biography. It continues to be celebrated for its gentle wisdom and its enduring vision of peace, charity, and environmental stewardship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 364, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press