The Franciscan Leader
A Modern Version of the Six Wings of the Seraph. An Anonymous Franciscan Teatise in the Tradition of St. Bonaventure
Philip O'Mara
9781576595275
103 pages
The Franciscan Institute
Overview
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.
Author Bio
Philip F. O'Mara is an Associate Professor, Department of English, at Bridgewater College, Bridgewater VA. He received a B.A. from St. John's University, New York, and an M.A. and PhD. from Notre Dame University. O'Mara did his postdoctoral research on various subjects and at various universities, most recently on the Bible as Literature at Yale. In 1997, he translated and FRANCISCAN INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS published, The Franciscan Leader: A Modern Version of the Six Wings of the Seraph.
