St Francis and Pope Francis by Alan Schreck

St Francis and Pope Francis by Alan Schreck

What does a medieval Italian Catholic friar and a 21st century Argentinian pope have in common?

The central belief that encountering Jesus can change your life and the world.

Author, speaker, and professor, Alan Schreck, PhD, offers a fascinating look at Saint Francis and Pope Francis, and what they each have to tell us about following Jesus.

In St. Francis and Pope Francis you will see how these themes are central to the mission of Saint Francis and Pope Francis: Conversion - their stories are very different but their message the same: turn to JesusPrayer - both are well known for prayer and encourage us in the union with JesusPoverty - their imitation of Jesus inspires us to take on the form of a servantChurch - they passionately upheld and defended the Church, and teach us howMission - their mission is also ours as Catholics: share the Gospel in words and actionsJoy - the hallmark of both men's lives, they show us it's possible for us today

Two men separated by 800 years. One vision for Catholics.

Schreck, Alan: - Dr. Alan Schreck is a professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, specializing in Catholic doctrine, Church history, and the teachings of Vatican II. He is the author of several books including Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs and Your Life in the Holy Spirit. He and his wife Nancy have raised five adult children and reside in Steubenville.

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ISBN 13	9781612787886
ISBN 10	1612787886
Title	St Francis and Pope Francis
Author	Alan Schreck
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Our Sunday Visitor Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2014-08-07
Number of pages	176
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