Greater Than a Mother's Love

Kinship in the Spirituality of Francis and Clare of Assisi

Cavazos-Gonzalez Gilberto

Although there are several studies dedicated to the lives of Francis and Clare of Assisi, Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez's "Greater Than a Mother's Love" is the first to investigate their spirituality in the context of family relationships. He delves into the writings of Francis and Clare and illustrates how both used observations of their various human relationships to understand their experiences with God. Accompanying this study is an exhaustive bibliography and several appendices that enhance this unique treatment of these two beloved and admired religious figures.

About the Author

Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez, OFM, is associate professor of spirituality and the director of the Hispanic Ministry Program at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Reviews

"No one has covered the topic of familial relationships in the thought of Francis and Clare with the background, depth, and clarity of Cavazos in 'Greater than a Mother's Love'" – Ingrid Peterson, OSF, Saint Bonaventure University

Back to the list of books