A Little Book of St. Francis

His Brethren

Read by LibriVox Volunteers

English · 1h 41m · Christianity - Biographies, Biography & Autobiography

5 (20 reviews)

A Little Book of St. Francis and His Brethren presents with superlative charm the great simplicities and eternal verities in the life of St Francis. The author EM Wilmot Buxton is already well known for valuable work in making vivid the lives God's heroes. The Little Book will be found delightful by both children and adults. (Adapted from the New Catholic World #113, 1921)

Chapters

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The Story of St. Francis Himself	6:45	Read by Larry Wilson
The Story of How St. Francis Became Poor for the Love of Christ	12:42	Read by Susan Morin
The Story of How St. Francis Began His Building	5:02	Read by John
The Story of Brother Bernard and His Sack of Money	7:37	Read by John
The Story of the Pride of Brother Elias	7:35	Read by John
The Story of How St. Francis Converted the Wolf of Gubbio	7:39	Read by John
The Story of the Wild Turtle-Doves	2:57	Read by John
How St. Francis Taught Brother Leo the Secret of Perfect Joy	6:43	Read by Susan Morin
The Story of How St. Francis Preached to the Birds	5:07	Read by Larry Wilson
The Story of the Vineyard of Rietl	7:26	Read by Larry Wilson
The Story of How St. Anthony Preached to the Fishes	7:24	Read by Susan Morin
The Story of St. Francis and the Sultan	8:00	Read by Susan Morin
The Story of How the Birds Welcomed St. Francis	6:08	Read by Kristine Bekere
The Story of How St. Francis Received the Holy Marks	7:30	Read by Kristine Bekere
The Story of the Passing of St. Francis	3:08	Read by Larry Wilson

Reviews

Informative, educational and entertaining

(5 stars)

Bridstock Weaver

This is a beautiful book and anyone who has heard of Saint Francis should listen to this. Nice easy chapters and John Brandon has an excellent voice. This is one you'll return to time and time again. God bless you for sharing this and thank toy.

Wonderful true story!

(5 stars)

Yvette

This teaches us so much about the details of his life. Very interesting,touching and thought provoking. Thank you so much LibriVox and volunteer readers. Much appreciation!

good book well read

(5 stars)

Thiago Coelho

Neat book for children about St Francis et al

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

great story worth for reflection and draw ones faith like st.francis