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Magnificat September-November 2024
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.
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