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Jon M. Sweeney

Jon M. Sweeney is an independent scholar and author of popular history, spirituality, poetry/mysticism, memoir, and young reader fiction. He's one of the most popular interpreters of the life and work of Francis of Assisi, the author of 30 books including many about St. Francis, such as "When Saint Francis Saved the Church," "The Complete Francis of Assisi," and "The Enthusiast," a biography Fr. Richard Rohr called "An immense and important contribution to our understanding of the great saint." HBO optioned the film rights to Sweeney's history about the medieval Celestine V, "The Pope Who Quit." Sweeney has been interviewed on CBS News, WGN-TV, Fox News, and CBS Saturday Morning. He lectures frequently and leads retreats.

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  • Cover of: The Christian's pattern: or, a treatise of the Imitation of Jesus Christ ...

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  • Cover of: Meister Eckhart's Book of Secrets: Meditations on Letting Go and Finding True Freedom

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  • Cover of: Thomas Merton: an Introduction to His Life, Teachings, and Practices

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  • Cover of: 3000 Miles to Jesus: Pilgrimage As a Way of Life for Spiritual Seekers

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  • Cover of: The Lure of Saints: A Protestant Experience of Catholic Tradition

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  • Cover of: Before Margaret Met the Pope: A Conclave Story

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  • Cover of: Margaret and the Pope Go to Assisi

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  • Cover of: The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis

    First published in 2003 — 2 editions
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    First published in 2022 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Beauty Awakening Belief: How the Medieval Worldview Inspires Faith Today

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  • Cover of: Mixed-Up Love: Relationships, Family, and Religious Identity in the 21st Century

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Biography, Francis, of assisi, saint, 1182-1226, Children's fiction, Catholic Church, Saints, biography, Christian life, fiction, Christian saints, Christian sects, Spiritual life, catholic church, Catholic church, prayers and devotions, Cats, fiction, Christian life, Clare, of assisi, saint, 1194-1253, Early works to 1800, Italy, biography, Meditations, Prayers, Prayers and devotions, Religion, Religious aspects, Spiritual life, Spirituality, 1182-1226, Abelard, peter, 1079-1142, Anglican authors

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Jesus Christ, Jésus-Christ, Thomas a' Kempis, Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)

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May 9, 2019 Edited by mountainaxe1 Edited without comment.
May 9, 2019 Edited by mountainaxe1 Added new photo
April 30, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import