St Francis and the Foolishness of God

Retelling the most significant events in the life of St. Francis along with social and theological reflections for today, the authors—Catholic and Protestant—present a new picture of the ever-popular saint. Francis’ way speaks most loudly to those who long to do something about inequality and poverty, about consumerism and spiritual emptiness. His spirituality combines the mystical and the earthly, liberation and faithfulness, literal poverty as well as the blessed poverty of the spirit. For everyone who has been touched by St. Francis, this book will deepen that understanding and provide a new perspective on his enduring legacy. This revised edition takes its inspiration from the example and witness of Pope Francis, who has demonstrated the enduring challenge of St. Francis—especially in responding to poverty, the cause of peace, interreligious dialogue, and the urgent challenge of ecology.