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Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, <i>Franciscan Prayer</i> could very well be considered the essential handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. <p>With exquisite execution, Franciscan theologian Ilia Delio clearly outlines what it means to pray as a Franciscan. Through her experience as a discalced Carmelite nun and then her transformation into Franciscan scholar, Sister Delio brings to light the “contemplative,” “cosmic” and “evangelizing” aspects of Franciscan prayer.</p> <p>Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis’ life, his miracles, his devotion to evangelization and his dedication to living a simple and humble life, yet few know about his prayer life, which seemed, over the centuries, to get lost in the paper shuffle between theologians, followers and historical biographers.</p> <p>It is through Clare of Assisi, Delio asserts, that we have insights into the Franciscan path of prayer. “[Clare] provides the ‘road-map’ of prayer for evangelical lifeshe was able to do this because she lived under monastic rule while ardently desiring evangelical life.” Through Clare’s letters and actions, we find the rudiments of Franciscan praye

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Author

Ilia Delio O.S.F.

Publisher

Franciscan Media

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780867166149

Category

religious

Subjects

Christian, Religion, Christianity

Rating

4.43 / 5 (60 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13