Swimming in the Sun: Discovering the Lords Prayer with Francis of Assisi and Thomas Merton
by Albert Haase
Category: Religion

Winner of a Catholic Book Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States, "Swimming in the Sun" turns to two great spiritual masters to illustrate the central themes of the Lord's Prayer. In this "handbook" to the spiritual life, Franciscan Albert Haase writes that Francis's life challenges us to renounce the superficial and superfluous in our lives, to identify more deeply with the poor and powerless of society, and to have a profound, reverent respect for all creation. Merton's life, the author says, has become a vehicle for self-discovery for many contemporary readers. Included are questions for reflection.