{"product_id":"st-francis-holy-fool-prayer-book-9781612618302","title":"St. Francis Holy Fool Prayer Book","description":"In the tradition of \u003ci\u003eThe St. Francis Prayer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, Jon Sweeney offers an ancient-medieval way of understanding and experiencing the Gospel: the Holy Fool. This countercultural approach is exemplified in the life and teachings of Francis of Assisi, the most popular Saint in history, and his good friend, Brother Juniper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What does it mean to be a fool for Christ? It meant to St. Francis: being small not strong, valuing joy over pleasure, avoiding positions of power, and enjoying rather than avoiding moments of insecurity, fear, and awkwardness. These practices revealed to the first Franciscans how being foolish in the eyes of the world is a sure way to discover a renewed sense of the presence of God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes a week of daily offices focused on the concept of the Holy Fool and spiritual practices for countercultural living. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar and one of religion's most respected writers. He is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/i\u003e. Sweeney's other works include \u003ci\u003eWhen Saint Francis Saved the Church, Inventing Hell, The Complete Francis of Assisi, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe St. Francis Prayer Book. \u003c\/i\u003eHe writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646853714194,"sku":"9781612618302","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_738757c9-2527-4f59-a91f-1d678a362e32.jpg?v=1733187413","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/st-francis-holy-fool-prayer-book-9781612618302","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}