A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season

Mother Mary Francis, who was the abbess of a Poor Clare Monastery for almost forty years, created a lasting legacy via her writings and conferences for her spiritual daughters. In this book, she offers exquisite thoughts on the liturgical season of Lent, exposing liturgical riches to Christians from all walks of life. Her understanding of Holy Scripture, combined with her poet's heart, resulted in thoughts that add a new and appealing dimension to the daily Mass readings.

These reflections enable the reader to view conversion as positive and fulfilling, and they help us comprehend that the acceptance of Lenten penance has a purpose and results in a magnificent reward: closer unity with God. 

Mother Mary Francis was a genuine spiritual daughter of Francis of Assisi, a saint who achieved complete delight by turning away from self and towards God.

As a spiritual counsellor, Mother Mary Francis excels in persuasion, understanding that the human heart cannot be coerced but must be gently lead to holiness. She makes this aim appealing and desirable by repeatedly emphasising why pursuing holiness is the happiest and best way to life. This book contains a plethora of information for exploiting the treasures of the Lenten season and enhancing one's spiritual journey. Her musings are deep and timeless, never changing from year to year, delivering a lifetime of Lenten reflections in one single book.

Paperback. 304 pages.