Francis and Jesus

Explore St. Francis' personal relationship with Christ

See what the life of St. Francis of Assisi can teach you about your own walk with the Lord.

In this vivid, dramatic retelling of how St. Francis of Assisi came to reflect Christ so completely that his life became a living Gospel, readers meet a multi-dimensional Francis: a true disciple who worked, day by day, to more perfectly reflect Christ. 

Fr. Murray Bodo traces Francis' life through his years as a sufferer, an itinerant preacher, and a man often misunderstood by those around him, while also following his growth in prayer, in teaching, and in his devotion to loving and protecting the poor.

Whether you're new to the life of St. Francis or have long admired him, this book offers a fresh, deeply human look at how one saint's imitation of Christ still speaks to readers today, in every age and every walk of life.

Inside, readers will discover:

• A multi-dimensional portrait of Francis — the sufferer, the itinerant, the misunderstood saint, brought to life through Fr. Bodo's dramatic, story-driven narrative style
• Francis' spiritual development traced step by step, from his early conversion through his growth in prayer, preaching, and his fierce love for the poor
• A close look at Francis' relationship with Jesus, showing his relationship with Christ shaped every decision Francis made
  
• A model for every reader, showing how Francis' path to Christlike living applies "in every age, in every walk of life"