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The Failed Franciscan: Trying to weave Franciscan Spirituality into everyday life…and not always succeeding!

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What can YOU learn from a man who found laughter in lowliness
and freedom in failure?

Francis, surely one of the most popular and admired saints, had a
reputation for humour and often clown-like behaviour. To discourage
people from calling him 'holy' or a 'saint' he would preach in his
underwear or play see-saw all day with his brothers. To many worldly folk
of his time, including his own father, he appeared something of a failure.

In The Failed Franciscan, the character and vision of Saint Francis of Assisi
is introduced with reference to the author’s personal experience and
efforts to live out the values of Franciscan spirituality. Needless to say,
these efforts are not always successful. But, in Franciscan thinking,
success is not always what it seems!

This is not an academic work but rather gives an overview of the man who
became a saint, and how living the Gospel radically changed his approach
to life. It is a light-hearted look at the spirituality that was so full of earthy
joyfulness that it caused thousands to follow him and take his particular
brand of Catholic living all across Europe and, eventually, the world.

The author, an average Catholic family man, tries to inspire and
encourage those who are attracted by the simplicity, humility, and
happiness of the Franciscan Way. It is not necessary to become a friar or
an enclosed nun as the Franciscan approach works just as well for a
layperson; Francis even built a system of rule for this very purpose.

Sometimes the radical and committed life of St Francis seems
unattainable for mere mortals, but the message of this short book is that
this should not deter you.

If you fail to make the Franciscan grade, you are in good company.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting.

T.H. · 8 July 2024

I would highly recommend this book particularly for those who feel drawn to the life of St. Francis of Assisi – The Little Poor Man (Poverello). In fact, anyone with an interest in this most popular saint should find The Failed Franciscan an appealingly honest and candid account of one person’s struggle to live the Gospel in our modern world as St. Francis lived it. The word failure is given a far more positive interpretation than might normally be understood. The discovery is made that everyone has weaknesses, and fall short of Gospel and Franciscan ideals, but for all who fail, encouragement is provided to joyfully begin again in following the charism of this saint who still touches the hearts of humble souls.

5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read!

D.L. · 7 June 2024

This is a gem of a book! Practical, personal, the author invites us to look through the eyes of St. Francis and to celebrate the path of a Franciscan.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

B. · 3 June 2024

The author discusses the basics of Franciscan spirituality and how he tries to integrate this spirituality into his own life as a family man. An easy to read, captivating, and thought-provoking book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful and engaging

C. · 15 July 2024

A lovely read offering hope to all of us who feel we don’t live up to the grade. Using the life of St Francis as a guide, it explores our idea of failure with helpful personal examples from the author’s life too. A very encouraging and uplifting read.

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read

D.B. · 3 July 2024

For all those who grapple with life and constantly fail or underachieve. Gives a new concept on the term "failure" .Illuminates the paradox of Christianity. A must read for all who are good people but feel they don't make the grade!

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