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100	1		_aDouglas, Eileen
245	1	0	_aBrother Francis; Or, Less than the Least
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-02
508			_aProduced by Louise Davies, Rose Mawhorter, Steven Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Brother Francis; Or, Less than the Least" by Eileen Douglas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of Francis of Assisi, exploring his transition from a carefree youth to a dedicated servant of God, examining his spiritual journey and the establishment of his religious order. The narrative likely reflects on themes of self-denial, humility, and the profound impact of personal faith as exemplified through the life of its central figure, Francis. The opening of the book introduces Francis Bernardone, a young man living a life of luxury and pleasure in Assisi, Italy. It describes his charming upbringing in a wealthy family and the early signs of restlessness that he feels despite his seemingly perfect life. After enduring a severe illness that prompts him to reflect on his existence, Francis begins to grapple with a sense of spiritual emptiness and is eventually drawn to a life of greater meaning and service to God. Throughout his journey, the text highlights the tension between his past life of indulgence and his emerging commitment to serving the poor and living in alignment with Christian values, setting the stage for the incredible transformation he undergoes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian saints -- Biography
653			_aFrancis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226
700	1		_aBooth, William, _d1829-1912
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33950
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