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October 2018 \u2014 In time for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Paraclete Press releases the first title in its new imprint for Franciscan spirituality. San Damiano Books will publish for children as well as adults, fiction and nonfiction, spirituality and practical theology, books by vowed Franciscans and laypeople\/writers\u2014all with a passion for the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n \u201cStunning illustrations and engaging text. This book is sure to spark valuable conversations.\u201d \u2014Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM, Franciscan Editor, St. Anthony Messenger<\/p>\n If the animal kingdom can understand the life and teachings of the world\u2019s most famous saint, so can children, who will be delighted by this simple, beautiful book for the ages.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Francis of Assisi In His Own Words: The Essential Writings, 2nd edition\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n \u201cA very good translation of [Francis’] original writings, in words that we can now appreciate.\u201d \u2014Richard Rohr, OFM Authors under contract for 2019 include two more books for children; Wendy Murray with a new biography of St. Clare; multi-platinum recording artist John Michael Talbot reflecting on Francis of Assisi\u2019s \u201cSermon on the Mount\u201d by looking at one of the saint\u2019s lesser-known writings, \u201cThe Admonitions\u201d; and Amid Passing Things: Life, Prayer, and Relationship with God<\/em> by new author Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" October 2018 \u2014 In time for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Paraclete Press releases the first title in its new imprint for Franciscan spirituality. San Damiano Books will publish for children as well as adults, fiction … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.paracletepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-28-at-12.21.16-PM-233x300.png\")
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\nSt. Francis and the Animals: A Mother Bird\u2019s Story<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nby Phil Gallery, illustrated by Sibyl MacKenzie
\nFormat: 8.5×11, 32 pp. Hardcover \/ ISBN: 978-1-61261-973-6 \/ $17.99
\nShip Date: 9\/13\/2018 \/ On Sale: 10\/4\/2018<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.paracletepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9781640600195-197x300.jpg\")
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\nby Jon M. Sweeney
\nFormat: 5×7.5, 160 pp. Trade paper \/ ISBN:\u00a0978-1-64060-019-5\u00a0\/ $16.99
\nShip Date: 10\/2\/18 \/ On Sale: 10\/23\/18<\/p>\n
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\nSweeney has expanded his bestselling compilation to include six additional writings such as: \u201cThe Form of Life He Wished for Clare,\u201d \u201cThe Sermon to the Birds,\u201d and \u201cThe Source of True Joy.\u201d An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context.<\/p>\n