How Long to Read Ecstasies of St. Francis

How Long Does it Take to Read Ecstasies of St. Francis?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 56 minutes to read Ecstasies of St. Francis by Haule, John Ryan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this fascinating account of St. Francis' inner life, Haule, a Jungian analyst and student of Hindu Tantra, shows that, like tantrikas, Francis relentlessly pursued the most disturbing experiences in life to achieve higher states of consciousness-ecstasies in which he stood outside his ordinary self while contemplating and living a higher reality. Francis embraced poverty and sorrows, cared for lepers and outcasts, begged for his bread. Fascinated early on by romantic and troubadour literature, Francis took "Lady Poverty" as his guide in love, walking her path to change the world. She demanded that he change his whole nature, and he became the beloved saint known today. Haule tells the story of Francis' life from this point of view and looks at the path of Lady Poverty, trying to understand what Francis meant by "perfect joy." He also compares Francis' relationship with Lady Poverty to that with Clare, who began the Franciscan sisterhood, revealing the erotic element of his practice. The author goes on to examine Francis' daily practice of prayer and meditation, the states of consciousness he achieved, and how these bore fruit in his daily life. Finally, we come to the last crisis of Francis' life-the final embrace of God and the world-marked by the vision of the Seraph and the appearance of the stigmata. This is an important book for a deeper understanding of St. Francis and his spiritual life.

How long is Ecstasies of St. Francis?

Ecstasies of St. Francis by Haule, John Ryan is 293 pages long, and a total of 74,129 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ecstasies of St. Francis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 45 minutes to read Ecstasies of St. Francis aloud.

What Reading Level is Ecstasies of St. Francis?

Ecstasies of St. Francis is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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