Issue 42. St. Francis of Assisi
Summary
Rejecting the notion that upward mobility was the proper course for a young man to pursue, St. Francis of Assisi chose to live in tangible solidarity with his humble Savior. His reckless devotion to the humility of Jesus Christ let him to literal and spiritual nakedness, complete renunciation of social status, and a poverty-stricken life that he willed upon himself. Yet he is revered as one of the greatest of all Christian saints.
Christian History & Biography investigates the life of St. Francis, a man whose devotion to Christ and example of humility deserve our admiration, study, and even imitation.
Inside this issue you'll find:
- Snapshots of a Saint
Stories that reveal Francis's intense, complex personality. - Francis's Troubled World
In that day, it took extreme measures to live for peace: a photo-essay. - The Case for Downward Mobility
Why did Francis insist that his followers live in absolute poverty? - Also: A Time to Be Poor
In Francis's day, abandoning possessions was seen as a key to holiness - Francis's Tenacious Lady
"Gentle" Clare of Assisi had to defy family and church to follow in Francis's way. - The Strange Stigmata
Did Francis really receive the wounds of Jesus? - Fractures in Francis's Order
How should his followers obey his instructions? - Controversial Passages
- The Christian History Interview:
Modern Medieval Man
Eight hundred years later, Francis's life and message seem remarkably up to date. - The Gallery: Five Who Knew a Saint
Not everyone who loved Francis followed his way.
- Did You Know?
- From the Editor
- CH Timeline
- Recommended Resources
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