Reading Francis\'s Writings is like being on the road with him 800 years ago.
An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context..
Now, short Writings such as The Form of Life He Wished for Clare, The Sermon to the Birds, and The Source of True Joy, combine with Francis\'s Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint.
A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six Writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we\'re most certain came from Francis himself.
It\'s impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words.
Biographies will only take you so far.
Reading Francis\'s Writings is like being on the road with him 800 years ago
