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Since the Middle Ages, the "Fioretti” (Little Flowers) have been among the most delightful and best-loved texts in Christian literature. They are a colourful bouquet of flowers comprising more than fifty stories relating to the life of St. Francis and his companions. These are newly presented in this large-format gift volume, lavishly illustrated in full colour with examples from the history of art. The introduction and commentaries are the work of renowned Franciscan specialist, Anton Rotzetter, who provides us with insights into the historical references and the spiritual meaning for our times. |
FiorettiLegends surrounding
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Specifications:7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.
Anton Rotzetter:Born in Basle in 1939, Anton Rotzetter is a member of the Capuchin Order and lives in Altdorf, Canton Uri, Switzerland. He is widely known for his numerous publications on the subject of St. Francis of Assisi and spirituality marked by Franciscanism.
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Contents:Introduction I. In the image of Christ II. The first companion III. Humility and obedience IV. The ill-mannered angel V. Brother Bernard in Bologna VI. The legacy of St. Francis VII. Forty days’ fasting VIII. Perfect joy IX. Nighttime prayers X. Grace alone XI. Orientation XII. The availability of Brother Masseo XIII. In praise of poverty XIV. The brotherly discussion about God XV. The flames of divine love XVI. Chosen to save the whole world XVII. The blessed father and the young child in the Order XVIII. The Chapter of mats XIX. The miraculous vineyard XX. The coarse habit XXI. Taming the fierce wolf XXII. The gentle doves XXIII. The siege of Porziuncola XXIV. The conversion of the Sultan of Babylon XXV. Healing the leper XXVI. The three robbers XXVII. The conversion of Brothers Pellegrino and Rinieri XXVIII. The ecstasy of Brother Bernard |
XXIX. The temptation of Brother Ruffino XXX. Brother Ruffino preaches naked XXXI. The good shepherd XXXII. The humility of Brother Masseo XXXIII. The blessing by Sister Clare XXXIV. The King of France and Brother Giles XXXV. St. Clare’s miraculous Christmas XXXVI. Travels from time to eternity XXXVI. The rich nobleman XXXVIII. The saving of Brother Elias XXIX. The renewed miracle of Pentecost XL. St. Anthony preaches to the fishes XLI. Brother Simon XLII. The bright luminaries of the March of Ancona XLIII. Brother Conrad of Offida’s power of prayer XLIV. The Franciscan approach to the Passion of Christ XLV. Waiting for Christ XLVI. Brotherly love XLVII. The balm of the Mother of Christ XLVIII. The tree with the golden root XLIX. Brother John of Alvernia L. The Mass on All Souls’ Day LI. The death of Brother James of Fallerone LII. Brother John of Alvernia recognises the order of the Holy Trinity LIII. The ecstasy of Brother John of Alvernia
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