{"product_id":"saint-francis-and-the-way-of-lent-9781565487123","title":"Saint Francis and the Way of Lent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFrancis of Assisi Spiritual Practices\u003c\/em\u003e series utilizes New City's groundbreaking and now complete \u003cem\u003eFrancis of Assisi: Early Documents, Volumes 1-4\u003c\/em\u003e to offer readers of all backgrounds inspiring, encouraging, and challenging entry-points to the essential issues of a Christian life. Each book in the series should appeal to readers who desire to walk the Way of Saint Francis with relevance to his life, writings, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint Francis and the Way of Lent\u003c\/em\u003e offers a four-week format designed for both individual and group use. Each week, or chapter, focuses on a Lenten theme: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeek 1: Lent as a Balanced Way of Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeek 2: The Lost Art of Compunction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeek 3: Spending Time Alone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeek 4: Imitating Christ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort introductions are written by the editor and designed to preface selections from the primary texts, and these are followed by questions for discussion or reflection. There are six readings for each week, followed by prayers of intention and spiritual practice suggestions practice suggestions to deepen your Lenten journey as you follow Christ in the Way of Saint Francis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEditor \u003cstrong\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of many books about Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi, and early Franciscan spirituality including \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Francis of Assisi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFeed the Wolf: Befriending Our Fears in the Way of Saint Francis\u003c\/em\u003e. He's also the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/em\u003e, which was optioned by HBO, and \u003cem\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/em\u003e, new from St. Martin's Press and Penguin Random House Audio. Jon is Editor at Large at Orbis Books and lives in Milwaukee with his wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New City Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181932904722,"sku":"9781565487123","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_50886e64-0f57-46a4-b7f2-891b5be8f616.jpg?v=1744409651","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-francis-and-the-way-of-lent-9781565487123","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}