Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale - Softcover

Morgan Cron, Ian

4.08

3,311 ratings by Goodreads

9781576838129: Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576838129 ISBN 13: 9781576838129

Publisher: NavPress, 2006

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Chase Falson has lost his faith so he crosses the Atlantic to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest, where he encounters the teachings of Francis of Assisi and rediscovers his ancient faith. Follow Chase's spiritual journey in the footsteps of Francis, and then begin one of your own through the pilgrim's guide included in this book.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

"I've now read it twice and found it equally compelling both times. It's a remarkable book." --The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams

"It seems the world never gets tired of writing about and falling in love with Francis of Assisi. Ian Cron does it again, but with real insight, imagination, and courage." --Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M. Center for Action and Contemplation

"Chasing Francis is absolutely seductive. This one is a feast for the soul as well as a great, churning, joyful romp for the spirit!" --Phyllis Tickle, author, The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why

"Chasing Francis creates a unique and meaningful contribution to the emerging conversation about faith and life in today's world." - Brian McLaren, author, A New Kind of Christianity --- Brian McLaren, author, A New Kind of Christianity

"Ian Cron weds historical facts with his creative imagination to give us a twentieth century feel for a saint who, more than anyone since New Testament days, lived out Radical Christianity."
---Tony Campolo, PhD, professor emeritus, Eastern University

From the Back Cover:

Chase Falson has lost his faith-and he did it right in front of the congregation at his megachurch. Now the elders want him to take some time away: far away. So Chase crosses the Atlantic to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest, where he encounters the teachings of Francis of Assisi and rediscovers his ancient faith. Follow Chase's spiritual journey in the footsteps of Francis, and then begin one of your own through the pilgrim's guide included in this book. Come discover Francis, the first postmodern Christian.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.