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Magnificat September-November 2024

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As we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of Saint Francis (1224-2024), Editions Magnificat published an extra-long issue on Saint Francis of Assisi, on of the greatest Saints of all times.

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September-November 2024
(64 pages)

A Perfect Disciple of Jesus Crucified:  Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

800th anniversary of his stigmatization (1224-2024)

I. Being rich, He became poor…

Like a little Frenchman – Golden youth – Francis pursues glory – God pursues Francis – A knight and his Lady – My brothers, the poor – If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself... – Heavenly command, a father’s wrath

II. Francis the builder

God’s stonemason – An apprentice beggar – Evangelical poverty – The eldest sons – The penitents of Assisi – First Missions – Journey to Rome – One heart and one soul – Second wave of recruits – The little plant of Saint Francis – An instrument of peace – Perplexities – The wonder-worker – King of creation – Unfailing humility – Lateran Council, First Chapter of the Order – A brother in arms – A bold move – The Chapter of Mats – Like sheep among wolves

III. Francis, Defender of Lady Poverty

The keystone – A house divided – The intrigues of Brother Elias – The Rule of 1223 – The question of studies – The Third Order – A new Bethlehem

IV. Francis, image of Jesus Crucified

“Who are You, my God? And who am I?” – Living image of Jesus Crucified – The King’s secret – The last years of a man crucified by love – Sister Death - The triumph

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