It is rather interesting that the longest chapter in this slender volume is the introduction, where the author outlines his premise that Saint Francis of Assisi remains an example to the global community in the 21st century, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church’s very recent shift toward care for creation.
Joseph Stoutzenberger, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Holy Family University in Philadelphia.
Joseph Stoutzenberger 