The ecstasies of St. Francis : [the way of Lady Poverty] - Haule, John Ryan, 1942- (Great Barrington, MA : Lindisfarne Books, 2004)
A note on the early biographies -- Rearranging our sensibilities -- Loosening the veil around Francis -- Poverty as a spiritual practice -- Intercourse with lady poverty -- Ecstasy and the sacred cosmos -- Extraordinary powers -- Preaching and improvisation -- Life on the Rivo Torto -- Crisis and transcendence -- The throne of Lucifer.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-177).
Keywords: Francis, -- of Assisi, Saint, -- 1182-1226.; Christian saints -- Italy -- Assisi -- Biography; Spiritual life -- Catholic Church