Mother Mary Francis, abbess of a Poor Clare Monastery for over forty years, left an enduring legacy in her writings and in the conferences she gave to her spiritual daughters.
Her meditations are profound and timeless, not changing from year to year, thus providing a lifeTime of Lenten meditations in this one volume..
This book provides a wealth of material for plundering the riches of the Lenten Season and for deepening one\'s spiritual life.
She makes this goal attractive and desirable by tirelessly explaining why striving for holiness is the happiest and wisest way to live.
As a spiritual guide, Mother Mary Francis excels in the art of persuasion, aware that the human heart cannot be forced but only gently led to holiness.
She was a true daughter of Saint Francis of Assisi, who found perfect joy by turning away from self to God.
These meditations enlighten the reader to see conversion as positive and enriching, and help us to understand that the generous embrace of Lenten penance has a purpose and brings a wondrous reward: deeper union with God.
Her insight into Holy Scripture and her poet\'s heart engendered Reflections that illuminate the Daily Mass readings in a fresh and attractive way.
In this work she presents beautiful meditations on the liturgical Season of Lent, revealing the treasures of the liturgy to Christians in all walks of life.
Mother Mary Francis, abbess of a Poor Clare Monastery for over forty years, left an enduring legacy in her writings and in the conferences she gave to her spiritual daughters
