The narrative emphasizes Brother Francis' unwavering commitment to living a life of service, despite facing personal hardships and challenges. His work among the poor, sick, and marginalized reflects his deep devotion to Christian values, making him a beacon of hope and inspiration to those around him. The title, "Less than the Least," reflects the humility and modesty with which Brother Francis approached his life's mission, always considering others before himself.Through this biography,...

In "Brother Francis; Or, Less than the Least," Eileen Douglas masterfully weaves a narrative that deftly explores themes of humility, service, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships through the life of its titular character, Francis. With a blend of lyrical prose and introspective dialogue, Douglas captures both the struggles and triumphs of Francis, inviting readers into a richly imagined world that reflects the struggles of faith and devotion. The literary context of this work...

Rachel and the Upside Down Heart is a magnificent and compelling true story that will open the hearts and minds of both children and parents. When Rachel is four years old, her daddy dies, and Rachel's life changes forever. She and her mommy travel from their house in Kentucky to the busy streets of New York City. At first Rachael feels so sad that it's as if her heart is upside down. But after a while Rachel discovers happiness - while keeping the memory of her father alive in her heart.

"Or, Less than the Least The following pages have been written by my request with a view to making the Soldiers of The Salvation Army somewhat familiar with the life-story of one of the most remarkable men this world has ever seen. While many and varied will be the opinions respecting the methods employed by Francis of Assisi, and while some will doubtless strongly dissent from these methods, yet I think no serious follower of Jesus Christ can do otherwise than admire the sincerity, devoti...

The Complete Writings of St. Francis Assisi is the only book on the market to include the original writings of St. Francis, his own work, The Little Flowers of St. Francis and a extensive biography of the life and achievements of St. Francis.

In their introduction to this anthology, James Bruce Ross and Mary Martin McLaughlin remind us that "no area of the past is dead if we are alive to it. The variety, the complexity, the sheer humanity of the middle ages live most meaningfully in their own authentic voices." The Portable Medieval Reader assembles an entire chorus of those voices—of kings, warriors, prelates, merchants, artisans, chroniclers, and scholars—that together convey a lively, intimate impression of ...

'And then he, completely astonished at her words, left off his lewdness, saying to her as many a man had done before, "Either you are a truly good woman or else a truly wicked woman." 'Brave, outspoken and guaranteed to annoy people wherever she went - including exasperated fellow pilgrims in Jerusalem and her long-suffering husband - Margery Kempe was one of the most vivid and unforgettable voices of the Middle Ages. Whether travelling alone, getting herself arrested or having vis...

Your special Annotated & Illustrated edition includes— +11 Reflective illustrations of “Purgatory” by Generative Artist Myron Henkmen +Essay on the Dogmas of “Judgment, Sentence and Punishment” +Research Tool: Topical Bibliography of “Purgatory” since 1990 - MLA 7th edition format Includes true stories of apparitions and revelations on Purgatory from the lives of St. Margaret Mary, St. Gertrude, St. Bridget of Sweden, the Cure of Ars, St. Lidwina of Schiedam, and many, many others! Youll d...

Voltaire's 'Candide' is a satirical novella that follows the young and naive Candide as he traverses the world, experiencing various misfortunes and witnessing the absurdity of human nature. Through witty and biting humor, Voltaire critiques the prevailing optimism of his era and sheds light on the many injustices and evils present in society. The illustrated edition enhances the reader's experience by providing visual representations of key scenes and characters, adding depth to the narra...

The Little Flowers of St. Francis (Italian Fioretti di San Francesco) is a florilegium (excerpts of his body of work), divided into 53 short chapters, on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi which was composed at the end of the 14th century. The anonymous Italian text, almost certainly by a Tuscan author, is a version of the Latin Actus beati Francisci et sociorum eius, of which the earliest extant manuscript is one of 1390 AD. Luke Wadding ascribes the text to Fra. Ugolino da Santa Maria, ...

St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order, is one of the Catholic Church's most famous saints. This collections includes a number of his writings.

Led by his guide Beatrice, Dante leaves the Earth behind and soars through the heavenly spheres of Paradise. In this third and final part of the Divine Comedy, he encounters the just rulers and holy saints of the Church. The horrors of the Inferno and the trials of Purgatory are left far behind. Ultimately, in Paradise, Dante is granted a vision of Gods heavenly court the angels, the Blessed Virgin and God Himself.