Mercy and Compassion in Francis of Assisi - Fr. Steven McMichael, OFM Conv.

Based on contemporary Italian Franciscan studies, Fr. Michael’s presentation focuses on the theme of mercy and compassion in the writings of Francis of Assisi, especially his Testament, Earlier Rule (1221), and Letter to the Minister. Mercy/compassion is the lens to interpret Francis’ entire life and will be shown to be the epicenter of Franciscan spirituality as revealed by Pietro Maranesi, Pietro Messa, and other Italian scholars.
Speaker bio: Fr. Steven McMichael, a Conventual Franciscan, is an Associate Professor in the Theology Department at the University of Saint Thomas (St. Paul, MN) where he teaches courses on medieval theology and Christian-Muslim dialogue. He published two books recently: Pietro Maranesi is newest book, Mary Magdalene in Medieval Franciscan Spirituality: Beloved Disciple and Apostle of the Apostles (Franciscan Institute Press, 2022) and The Glory of Paradise: Risen Life in the Easter Octave Sermons of Bernadino da Siena (Tau Press, 2016). He is currently researching and writing on the topics of the Harrowing of Hell (Holy Saturday) and the resurrection theology of the fifteenth-century Franciscan preacher, Roberto da Lecce.
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