What is compassion and how does it emerge in the human heart? What moves one to act with compassion? Can we learn compassion as a way of life? Can we let go of our fears to love more deeply?
In her book Compassion, renowned Franciscan scholar Ilia Delio guides us through the life of Francis, tracing his growth from a selfish, materialistic young man to the humble, holy saint beloved by millions. With this book as your guide, you can do simple things every day to discover a more compassionate, open, fearless, and loving life—just as St. Francis did.