Practicing the Prayer of St. Francis
Ebook
If you practice the Prayer of St. Francis faithfully, it will change your life. If you desire to undertake a spiritual journey, to be shaped and formed in the image of Christ, this book will point the way as you examine three powerful spiritual practices that center this prayer: Sowing, Seeking, and Seeing. Each chapter includes a short meditation, a personal story or two, references to Scripture, suggestions for practicing what we pray, and questions for reflection and discussion. This format is intended for personal devotions or small-group settings for Christians of all ages and faith stages. Part I: Sowing, investigates what it means to sow seeds of peace in hard soil, and what spiritual practices we can employ to bring about a fruitful harvest. Part II: Seeking, offers some spiritual practices that will assist us in our work and shape us as we strive to put others before ourselves, as hard as that can be for all of us at one time or another. And Part III: Seeing, reflects on what it means to remember God's goodness and grace as they come full circle, and how expressions of gratitude can be a powerful spiritual discipline for all of us as we strive to make our way home.
“Patrick has taken the timeless prayer of St. Francis and
highlighted its timeliness for today. Weaving together reflections
worth pondering and practices worth embracing, readers are invited
to take the journey from heartfelt prayer to loving action.
Practicing the Prayer of St. Francis is a helpful resource
for individuals or groups seeking to explore and embody the
peaceful way of the Divine Master.”
—Jason Veach, pastor of spiritual formation, Christ Church
Anglican
“A refreshingly honest and accessible invitation to the purposeful
journey of Christ-like discipleship. Allen’s pastoral approach to
the Prayer of St. Francis provides us with a supportive guide along
the path of spiritual growth. I am looking forward to discovering
the impact this can have on our congregation.”
—Stephen Bomar, pastor, Zion Mennonite Church
- Title: Practicing the Prayer of St. Francis
- Author: Patrick Allen
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666752878, 9781666752861, 166675286X, 9781666752854, 1666752851, 1666752878
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666752878
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-22T14:25:14Z
Patrick Allen, a retired university provost and professor,
writes about how the Christian faith can be shaped and formed by
intentional spiritual practices—particularly used for discipleship
and spiritual growth in small groups and personal devotions. He is
the author of four other devotional books including Love at Its
Best When Church Is a Mess (2020), all published by Cascade
Books, Eugene, Oregon.
Patrick and his wife, Lori, reside in Newberg, Oregon.