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The Franciscan leader : a modern version of the six wings of the seraph ; an anonymous Franciscan treatise in the tradition of St. Bonaventure ; translated by Philip O'Mara.

The Franciscan leader : a modern version of the six wings of the seraph ; an anonymous Franciscan treatise in the tradition of St. Bonaventure ; translated by Philip O'Mara. - 1 online resource - Franciscan pathways . - Franciscan pathways. .

This is a new and revised edition of The character of a Christian leader ... translated by Philip O'Mara. Ann Arbor, MI : Servant Books, 1978.

Includes bibliographical references.

""Title Page""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Introduction""; ""Prologue""; ""Chapter One: The Need for Christian Leaders ""; ""Why Have Leaders?""; ""Who Does Not Need a Director? ""; ""Chapter Two: Zeal for Righteousness""; ""Righteousness""; ""Judging Wrongdoing""; ""How to Deal with Wrongdoing""; ""Chapter Three: Brotherly Love ""; ""Physical Weakness""; ""Spiritual Weakness""; ""Chapter Four: Patience""; ""The Need for Patience""; ""The Shield of Patience""; ""Chapter Five: Good Example""; ""Observing the Common Life""; ""Humility""; ""Maturity""; ""The Value of Example"" ""Chapter Six: Good Judgment""""Helping People Continue in Christian Life""; ""Correcting Misbehavior""; ""Caring for Administrative Duties""; ""Governing Oneself""; ""Chapter Seven: Devotion to God""; ""Public Prayer""; ""Private Prayer""; ""Awareness of God�s Presence""; ""Translator's Note""

This short work has been used in religious communities for centuries to study the virtues of a religious superior. Its popularity stems from its practical moral psychology, its brief and memorable allegory, and its happy use of abundant scripture.

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Christian leadership.
Leadership--Religious aspects.
Leadership chrétien.
Leadership--Aspect religieux.
RELIGION / Christian Church / Leadership
RELIGION / Institutions & Organizations
Christian leadership
Leadership--Religious aspects

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