Reclaiming Francis: How the Saint and the Pope are Renewing the Church
"Msgr. Murphy offers readers an insightful look into the significance and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi for the Church and world today according to the New Evangelization and the wonderfully hopeful election of Pope Francis. This book, the first of its kind, is sure to inspire rich conversation and deep reflection on the meaning of Christian discipleship in our time, and challenge us to 'preach by our deeds' JUST AS [both] the saint and the pope named Francis DID."--Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M., Author ofDating God"The Church must continue to re-propose its message for every new generation. To do this, word and witness have to be one and the same. In this book, Msgr. Charles Murphy offers us two superb examples of this authentic witness in St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, thereby making a significant contribution to contemporary discussions of the New Evangelization."--Maureen E. Sullivan, O.P., Author ofThe Road to Vatican II"Charles M. Murphy presents a series of thoughtful reflections on key aspects in the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. He proposes the great thirteenth-century mendicant friar as a model of gospel living for our time. This work provides an important insight into the kind of authentic witness required to carry out the New Evangelization mandated by the recent international synod of bishops, and into the appeal of the newly elected pope, the first to take the name of Francis." --Catherine E. Clifford, Coauthor ofKeys to the Council