Synopses & Reviews
The inspiring story of the love and compassion of St. Francis Long ago, in the busy little town of Assisi, a wealthy merchant and his wife had a baby boy: Francis. They gave their son all the good things that money could buy. But when Francis was a young man, he had a dream telling him to work for God—to follow the example of Jesus in loving those who were unloved, and giving everything he had to serve others. Francis life touched the hearts of many in his own lifetime. Even the wild birds and animals seemed to listen to what he had to say about God, their Maker. For hundreds of years, the story of this good man of Assisi has brought hope and encouragement to all those who long to know gentleness and love in the world.
Synopsis
The prayers in this extensive collection are thematically arranged so that the right blessing can be found for any occasion. The themes range from prayers for morning and bedtime to prayers for oneself, one's family, the world, and pleas for help amidst difficulties. A separate section includes prayers for each day of the week that are linked to the Christian values of wisdom, justice, self-control, endurance, faith, hope, and love.
About the Author
Mary Joslin is the author of a number of books on spirituality, including
The Goodbye Boat,
The Minstrel’s Tale, and
The Tale of the Heaven Tree.
Alison Wisenfeld’s illustrations have won widespread acclaim, from the prize-winning
The Tree through Spider Watching, to
Best-Loved Prayers,
The Good Man of Assisi, and
Mary, Mother of Jesus.