Simple Peace: The Spiritual Life of St. Francis of Assisi

This book truly gives you a wonderful introduction to Saint Francis. Studying the life and practice of Saint Francis is truly beneficial for all Christians, whether Catholic or Protestant(I am Episcopalian), and actually it would be helpful for people of all religions. I truly adore Saint Francis and am fascinated by his Simplicity. I find that people on the spiritual path tend to embrace Simplicity. This is a great book that can easily be read and it will make you eager to read more about this beloved saint!

St. Francis is almost untouchable as a saint. His miracles, his link to the common person and his love of animals (all God's creatures) makes him a hugely popular and well-loved saint. This book allowed me to get beyond all the hype and other worldliness of St. Francis. It took me to his heart and let me feel what he felt as his spiritual journey evolved. His love for God and the world was huge.I now know that St. Francis is most like us, the most human of all the saints. He lived beyond the average but he loved the simpleness and ugliness of life. This book does not ram religion down your throat and it does not put St. Francis on a pedestal that is unreachable. It puts his heart and mind in focus and attempts to give the reader a view of Francis as a friend might see him today.Wonderfully rich and full of spirituality. You will feel closer to the saint no matter what other books you have read on his life.

The Simple Peace of St. Francis of Assisi is remarkable because it actually catches the heart of this incredible saint, his spiritual development, his formation from troubadour to holiness. I strongly suggest this book for anyone who enjoys books about spiritual transformation or St. Francis. You can actually feel St. Francis as his heart widens and grows into perfect joy!