Reflections on St. Francis

John Michael Talbot's Refl ections on St. Francis offers readers anaccessible entrance into the Rule and Testament of St. Francisof Assisi. Talbot's refl ections shed light on Francis as a saint afounder and a reformer. Drawing on his own experience as thefounder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little PortionHermitage an integrated monastic community of celibatessingles and families Talbot provides unique observations onhow Francis's life and the Franciscan tradition can be a source ofinspiration for those of all states of life even today.These meditations allow readers to contemplate the ways inwhich prayer community and simplicity can be integratedinto their own lives while also giving readers Talbot's distinctinterpretation of Francis's work.