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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}Introduction
Early Sources (English/Latin)
Fifty years ago, the decree Perfectae Caritatis of the Second Vatican Council called for a renewal of religious communities in the Church, based on a return to the Gospel and to the “original spirit of the institute,” as well as their adaptation to “the changed conditions of our time.”
Convinced that “each institute has its own particular characteristics” (charism), the Council asked that “their founders’ spirit and special aims be set before them.” In the Franciscan movement, this sparked scholars to provide new critical editions of the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi and well as their early biographies.
Since the Franciscan spiritual and intellectual tradition flows from the vision of Francis and Clare, CFIT decided several years ago that one of our goals would be to make the foundational source documents of our tradition – the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi, as well as early their early biographies - instantly accessible world-wide. To accomplish this, we are happy to announce that CFIT has now uploaded all of the early Franciscan sources to this website: both the original Latin texts published in Fontes Franciscani, as well as their English translation found in the three volume series, Francis of Assisi: Early Documents (FA:ED), edited by Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap., Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv., and William J Short, OFM, published between 1999-2001 and in Clare of Assisi: Early Documents (CA:ED), edited by Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap., and published in 2006. The original publishers and copyright holders have enabled us to provide this service for the Franciscan world and for all those who would like to learn more about our tradition.
CFIT wishes to acknowledges the pioneering work of the The Walter J. Ong, S.J., Center for Digital Humanities at Saint Louis University, who, in collaboration with the editors, created the first searchable, online, XML-based edition of FA:ED and CA:ED, which helped nurture a generation of Franciscan scholars. CFIT is extremely grateful to the Academy of American Franciscan History for providing several generous grants enabling the sources to be formatted and integrated into this website.
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Francis, The Saint
Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Vol. 1, The Saint
General Introduction, FA:ED, p. 11
The Writings of Francis of Assisi (1205/06-1226)
Introduction, FA:ED, vol 1, p. 35
The Prayer Before the Crucifix, FA:ED, vol 1, p. 40
Admonition and Exhortation ("Letter to the Faithful")
Shorter Version ("Earlier Exhortation"), FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 41
Longer Version ("Later Admonition and Exhortation"), FAED, vol. 1, p. 42
Exhortations to the Clergy
Earlier Edition (before 1219), FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 52
Later Edition (1220), FAED, vol. 1, p. 54
Letters to the Custodians
The First Letter to the Custodians (1220), FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 56
The Second Letter to the Custodians (1220), FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 60
A Letter to the Rulers of the Peoples: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 58
A Rule for Hermitages (1217–1221): FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 61
The Earlier Rule: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 63
Fragments
Fragments Found in a Manuscript in the Worchester Cathedral, FA:ED, Vol 1., p. 87
Fragments Inserted into the Exposition of the Rule of the Friars Minor by Hugh of Digne (1245-1255), FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 92
Fragments found in the Second Life of Thomas of Celano (1247), FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 95
A Letter to a Minister: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 97
The Later Rule: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 99
Bull of Pope Honorius II, FAED, vol. 1, p. 99
A Letter to Brother Anthony of Padua: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 107
The Chartula of Assisi (Praises of God and Blessing for Leo)
The Praises of God and the Blessing: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 109
(Edition of Attilio Bartoli Langeli), FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 110
A Blessing for Brother Leo, FA:ED, Vol. 1., p. 112
The Canticle of the Creatures: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 113
The Canticle of Exhortation: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 115
A Letter to the Entire Order: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 116
A Letter to Brother Leo: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 122
The Testament: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 124
The Undated Writings
The Admonitions: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 128
Exhortation to the Praise of God: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 138
The Office of the Passion: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 139
A Prayer Inspired by the Our Father: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 158
The Praises to Be Said at All the Hours: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 161
A Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 163
A Salutation of the Virtues: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 164
True and Perfect Joy: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 166
The Life of Saint Francis by Thomas of Celano: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 169
Introduction: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 171
Prologue: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 180
The First Book: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 182
The Second Book: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 258
The Third Book: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 288
The Miracles of Saint Francis: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 298
The Liturgical Texts: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 309
Liturgical Texts Introduction: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 311
The Legend for Use in the Choir: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 319
The Divine Office of Saint Francis: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 327
Masses in Honor of Saint Francis: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 346
Sequences in Honor of Saint Francis: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 353
The Life of Saint Francis by Julian of Speyer: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 361
Introduction: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 363
Prologue: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 368
Chapter I: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 370
Chapter II: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 376
Chapter III: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 379
Chapter IV: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 383
Chapter V: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 388
Chapter VI: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 392
Chapter VII: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 394
Chapter VIII: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 396
Chapter IX: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 399
Chapter X: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 402
Chapter XI: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 408
Chapter XII: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 412
Chapter XIII: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 418
The Versified Life of Saint Francis : FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 421
Introduction, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 423
The First Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 428
The Second Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 437
The Third Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 445
The Fourth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 452
The Fifth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 459
The Sixth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 468
The Seventh Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 475
The Eighth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 482
The Ninth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 491
The Tenth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 498
The Eleventh Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 503
The Twelfth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 508
The Thirteenth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 512
The Fourteenth Book, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 517
Sacred Exchange between St. Francis & Lady Poverty: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 521
Introduction, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 523
The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 529
Related Documents: FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 555
Introduction, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 557
Papal Documents, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 558
Writings of Jacques de Vitry, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 578
Other Chronicles and References, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 590
Chroniclers of the Fifth Crusade, FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 605
Francis, The Founder
Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Vol. 2, The Founder
General Introduction: FA:ED, vol. 2, p. 11
Abbreviations: FA:ED, vol. 2, p. 26
Editor's Note: FA:ED, vol. 2, p. 27
The Beginning or Founding of the Order and the Deeds of Those Lesser Brothers Who Were the First Companions of Blessed Francis in Religion (1240-1241)
(The Anonymous of Perugia)
By John of Perugia
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 31
Prologue, vol. 2, p. 34
Chapter I, vol. 2, p. 34
Chapter II, vol. 2, p. 37
Chapter III, vol. 2, p. 39
Chapter IV, vol. 2, p. 41
Chapter V, vol. 2, p. 42
Chapter VI, vol. 2, p. 45
Chapter VII, vol. 2, p. 48
Chapter VIII, vol. 2, p. 51
Chapter IX, vol. 2, p. 53
Chapter X, vol. 2, p. 55
Chapter XI, vol. 2, p. 56
Chapter XII, vol. 2, p. 57
Epilogue, vol. 2, p. 58
The Legend of the Three Companions (1241-1247)
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 61
[Rubric], vol. 2, p. 66
[Letter], vol. 2, p. 66
Chapter I, vol. 2, p. 68
Chapter II, vol. 2, p. 69
Chapter III, vol. 2, p. 71
Chapter IV, vol. 2, p. 74
Chapter V, vol. 2, p. 75
Chapter VI, vol. 2, p. 77
Chapter VII, vol. 2, p. 81
Chapter VIII, vol. 2, p. 84
Chapter IX, vol. 2, p. 86
Chapter X, vol. 2, p. 89
Chapter XI, vol. 2, p. 92
Chapter XII, vol. 2, p. 95
Chapter XIII, vol. 2, p. 99
Chapter XIV, vol. 2, p. 100
Chapter XV, vol. 2, p. 103
Chapter XVI, vol. 2, p. 104
Chapter XVII, vol. 2, p. 107
Chapter XVIII, vol. 2, p. 109
The Assisi Compilation (1244-1260)
Introduction
[1]-118; [2]-118; [3]-119; [4]-119; [5]-120; [6]-120; [7]-120; [8]-121; [9]-123; [10]-124; [11]-125; [12]-126; [13]-128; [14]-129; [15]-130; [16]-131; [17]-131; [18]-132; [19]-133; [20]-134; [21]-134; [22]-135; [23]-135; [24]-136; [25]-136; [26]-136; [27]-137; [28]-137; [29]-137; [30]-138; [31]-138; [32]-139; [33]-139; [34]-140; [35]-140; [36]-141; [37]-141; [38]-142; [39]-142; [40]-143; [41]-143; [42]-144; [43]-145; [44]-145; [45]-146; [46]-146; [47]-147; [48]-147; [49]-148; [50]-149; [51]-150; [52]-151; [53]-152; [54]-152; [55]-153; [56]-154; [57]-158; [58]-159; [59]-161; [60]-162; [61]-163; [62]-165; [63]-165; [64]-166; [65]-167-167; [66]-168; [67]-170; [68]-171; [69]-172; [70]-173; [71]-173; [72]-174; [73]-174; [74]-175; [75]-178; [76]-179; [77]-180; [78]-180; [79]-181; [80]-181; [81]-182; [82]-183; [83]-184; [84]-187; [85]-188; [86]-189; [87]-191; [88]-192; [89]-192; [90]-194; [91]-194; [92]-195; [93]-196; [94]-196; [95]-197; [96]-198; [97]-200; [98]-202; [99]-202; [100]-203; [101]-204; [102]-206; [103]-207; [104]-209; [105]-210; [106]-210; [107]-213; [108]-214; [109]-217; [110]-217; [111]-218; [112]-219; [113]-220; [114]-220; [115]-221; [116]-222; [117]-224; [118]-226; [119]-227; [120]-229;
The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul by Thomas of Celano (1245-1247)
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 233
Prologue, vol. 2, p. 239
The First Book, vol. 2, p. 241
The Second Book, vol. 2, p. 263
The Treatise on the Miracles of Saint Francis by Thomas of Celano (1250-1252)
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 397
Chapter I, vol. 2, p. 399
Chapter II, vol. 2, p. 401
Chapter III, vol. 2, p. 408
Chapter IV, vol. 2, p. 411
Chapter V, vol. 2, p. 415
Chapter VI, vol. 2, p. 417
Chapter VII, vol. 2, p. 419
Chapter VIII, vol. 2, p. 424
Chapter IX, vol. 2, p. 432
Chapter X, vol. 2, p. 433
Chapter XI, vol. 2, p. 436
Chapter XII, vol. 2, p. 439
Chapter XIII, vol. 2, p. 445
Chapter XIV, vol. 2, p. 447
Chapter XV, vol. 2, p. 453
Chapter XVI, vol. 2, p. 454
Chapter XVII, vol. 2, p. 456
Chapter XVIII, vol. 2, p. 463
Chapter XIV, vol. 2, p. 468
An Umbrian Choir Legend (1253-1259)
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 471
A Letter on the Passing of Saint Francis, vol. 2, p. 489
The Legends and Sermons about Saint Francis by Bonaventure of Bagnoregio (1255-1267)
Introduction, vol. 2, p. 495
The Morning Sermon on Saint Francis, vol. 2, p. 508
The Evening Sermon on Saint Francis, vol. 2, p. 517
The Major Legend of Saint Francis (1260-1263), vol. 2, p. 525
Prologue, vol. 2, p. 525
Chapter One, vol. 2, p. 530
Chapter Two, vol. 2, p. 536
Chapter Three, vol. 2, p. 542
Chapter Four, vol. 2, p. 550
Chapter Five, vol. 2, p. 560
Chapter Six, vol. 2, p. 569
Chapter Seven, vol. 2, p. 577
Chapter Eight, vol. 2, p. 586
Chapter Nine, vol. 2, p. 596
Chapter Ten, vol. 2, p. 605
Chapter Eleven, vol. 2, p. 612
Chapter Twelve, vol. 2, p. 622
Chapter Thirteen, vol. 2, p. 630
Chapter Fourteen, vol. 2, p. 640
Chapter Fifteen, vol. 2, p. 645
The Miracles Shown after His Death
Chapter I, vol. 2, p. 650
Chapter II, vol. 2, p. 655
Chapter IIII, vol. 2, p. 659
Chapter IV, vol. 2, p. 663
Chapter V, vol. 2, p. 665
Chapter VI, vol. 2, p. 668
Chapter VII, vol. 2, p. 670
Chapter VIII, vol. 2, p. 673
Chapter IX, vol. 2, p. 676
Chapter X, vol. 2, p. 678
The Minor Legend
Chapter I, vol. 2, p. 684
Chapter II, vol. 2, p. 689
Chapter IIII, vol. 2, p. 694
Chapter IV, vol. 2, p. 699
Chapter V, vol. 2, p. 704
Chapter VI, vol. 2, p. 709
Chapter VII, vol. 2, p. 714
The Evening Sermon on Saint Francis, 1262, vol. 2, p. 718
A Sermon on Saint Francis, 1266, vol. 2, p. 731
A Sermon on the Feast of the Transferal of the Body, May, 1267, vol. 2, p. 737
The Morning Sermon on Saint Francis, 1267, vol. 2, p. 747
The Evening Sermon on Saint Francis, 1267, vol. 2, p. 759
Francis, The Prophet
Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, Vol. 3, The Prophet
General Introduction, vol. 3, p. 11
Abbreviations, vol 3, p. 22
A Book of the Praises of Saint Francis by Bernard of Besse (1277-1283)
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 25
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 31
Chapter I, vol. 3, p. 33
Chapter II, vol. 3, p. 38
Chapter III, vol. 3, p. 43
Chapter IV, vol. 3, p. 45
Chapter V, vol. 3, p. 47
Chapter VI, vol. 3, p. 49
Chapter VII, vol. 3, p. 53
Chapter VIII, vol. 3, p. 66
Chapter IX, vol. 3, p. 69
The Versified Life of Saint Francis by Henri d'Avranches
Additions, Amplifications in LIght of The Major Legend (after 1283)
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 77
Prologue, vol. 3, p. 78
The First Book, vol. 3, p. 80
The Second Book, vol. 3, p. 84
The Third Book, vol. 3, p. 84
The Fourth Book, vol. 3, p. 85
The Fifth Book, vol. 3, p. 86
The Sixth Book, vol. 3, p. 88
The Seventh Book, vol. 3, p. 89
The Eighth Book, vol. 3, p. 104
The Ninth Book, vol. 3, p. 104
A Collection of Sayings of the Companions of Blessed Francis (Late 13th-Early 14th century)
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 109
An Old Legend , vol. 3, p. 114
The Words of Saint Francis, vol. 3, p. 123
The Words of Brother Conrad, vol. 3, p. 127
The Tree of the Crucified Life of Jesus
Book Five (Exerpts) by Ubertino Da Casale (1305)
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 141
Chapter Three, vol. 3, p. 146
Chapter Four, vol. 3, p. 187
Chapter Five, vol. 3, p. 195
Chapter Seven, vol. 3, p. 202
A Mirror of the Perfection (1318)
Introduction, vol. 3, p. 207
A Mirror of the Perfection, Rule, Profession, Life, and True Calling of a Lesser Brother (The Lemmons Edition, 1901), vol. 3, p. 214
[1]-214; [2]-215; [3]-217; [4]-217; [5]-218; [6]-219; [7]-219;
[8]-220; [9]-220; [10]-221; [11]-222; [12]-223; [13]-224; [14]-225;
[15]-225; [16]-226; [17]-226; [18]-228; [19]-229; [20]-230; [21]-232;
[22]-232; [23]-233; [24]-234; [25]-234; [26]-235; [27]-236; [28]-237;
[29]-238; [30]-238; [31]-240; [32]-242; [33]-243; [34]-244; [35]-244;
[36]-245; [37]-245; [38]-247; [39]-247; [40]-248; [41]-249; [42]-249;
[43]-250; [44]-251; [45]-252;
A Mirror of the Perfection of the Status of a Lesser Brother (The Sabatier Edition, 1928), vol. 3, p. 253
[Introduction], vol. 3, p. 253
Chapter One, vol. 3, p. 255
Chapter Two, vol. 3, p. 278
Chapter Three, vol. 3, p. 287
Chapter Four, vol. 3, p. 323
Chapter Five, vol. 3, p. 333
Chapter Six, vol. 3, p. 339
Chapter Seven, vol. 3, p. 341
Chapter Eight, vol. 3, p. 345
Chapter Nine, vol. 3, p. 349
Chapter Ten, vol. 3, p. 359
Chapter Eleven, vol. 3, p. 362
Chapter Twelve, vol. 3, p. 369
The Book of Chronicles or of the Tribulations of the Order of Lesser Ones (Prologue and the First Tribulation) by Angelo Clareno (1323–1325-6)
Introduction, 375
[Prologue], 380
[The First Tribulation or Persecution of the Order of Blessed Francis], 399
The Deeds of Blessed Francis and His Companions by Ugolino Boniscambi of Montegiorgio (1328-1337) and The Little Flowers of Saint Francis (A Translation and Re-Editing of The Deeds of Saint Francis and His Companions by an Anonymous) (After 1337)
Introduction, 429
The Deeds of Blessed Francis and His Companions, 435
I—435; II—439; III—440; IV—444; V—446; VI—448; VII—449; VIII—450; IX—452; X—458; XI—459; XII—461; XIII—462; XIV—465; XV—466; XVI—468; XVII—471; XVIII—471; XIX—474; XX—475; XXI—478; XXII—480; XXIII—482; XXIV—485; XXV—486; XXVI—489; XXVII—490; XXVIII—492; XXIX—494; XXX—500; XXXI—501; XXXII—503; XXXIII—504; XXXIV—507; XXXV—508; XXXVI—509; XXXVII—510; XXXVIII—511; XXXIX—513; XL—514; XLI—515; XLII—516; XLIII—517; XLIV—519; XLV—519; XLVI—522; XLVII—523; XLVIII—526; XLIX—529; L—533; LI—534; LII—535; LIII—537; LIV—537; LV—538; LVI—540; LVII—542; LVIII—544; LIX—548; LX—550; LXI—551; LXII—553; LXIII—555; LXIV—556; Appendix—559; LXV—559; LXVI—561; LXVII—564; LXVIII—564
The Little Flowers of Saint Francis, 566
Chapter 1—566; Chapter 2—567; Chapter 3—570; Chapter 4—571; Chapter 5—575; Chapter 6—576; Chapter 7—578; Chapter 8—579; Chapter 9—581; Chapter 10—583; Chapter 11—584; Chapter 12—585; Chapter 13—587; Chapter 14—589; Chapter 15—590; Chapter 16—591; Chapter 17—594; Chapter 18—595; Chapter 19—598; Chapter 20—600; Chapter 21—601; Chapter 22 —604; Chapter 23—604; Chapter 24—605; Chapter 25—607; Chapter 26—609; Chapter 27—614; Chapter 28—616; Chapter 29—617; Chapter 30—620; Chapter 31—621; Chapter 32—622; Chapter 33—624; Chapter 34—625; Chapter 35—626; Chapter 36—627; Chapter 37—627; Chapter 38—629; Chapter 39—631; Chapter 40—632; Chapter 41—633; Chapter 42—635; Chapter 43—638; Chapter 44—639; Chapter 45—640; Chapter 46—643; Chapter 47—645; Chapter 48—646; Chapter 49—649; Chapter 50—652; Chapter 51—653; Chapter 52—655; Chapter 53—656
Liturgical Texts for the Feast of the Stigmata of Saint Francis (1337–1340)
Introduction, 661
First Vespers, 665
At the Magnificat, 665
Matins, 666
Second Nocturn, 667
Third Nocturn, 668
Lauds, 669
Benedictus Antiphon, 670
Second Vespers, 670
The Kinship of Saint Francis by Arnald of Sarrant (1365)
Introduction, 673
The Kinship of Saint Francis, 678
[Chapter I], 680
[Chapter II], 701
[Chapter III], 717
[Chapter IV], 720
[Chapter V], 727
[Chapter VI], 728
[Chapter VII], 730
[Chapter VIII], 732
[Chapter IX], 733
Related Documents (1261–1323)
Papal Documents, 737
Miscellaneous Franciscan Sources, 791
Chronicles, 823
A Liturgical Legend in the Tradition of the Friars Preacher (1268), 832
A Life of Saint Francis by an Anonymous Monk of a German Monastery (c. 1275), 837
Vernacular Poetry, 872
Jacopone of Todi (1278-1293), 872
Dante Alighieri (1315-18), 880
Clare, The Lady
Clare of Assisi: Early Documents (1216-1254)
“It Is Not Good For Man to Be Alone”: Clare and Francis: CA:ED, p. 9Introduction to Clare of Assisi: Early Documents: CA:ED, p. 13
Abbreviations
PART I
“May You Live Blessed Poverty”
The Letters, Testament, and Blessing
Introduction to the Letters to Agnes of Prague: CA:ED, p. 39The First Letter to Agnes of Prague: CA:ED, p. 43
The Second Letter to Agnes of Prague: CA:ED, p. 47
The Third Letter to Agnes of Prague: CA:ED, p. 50
The Fourth Letter to Agnes of Prague: CA:ED, p. 54
The Testament: CA:ED, p. 59
The Blessing: CA:ED, p. 66
PART II
“Together with My Sisters”
Toward The Form of Life
Letter of Pope Honorius III to Cardinal Hugolino: CA:ED, p. 71
The Form and Manner of Life of Cardinal Hugolino: CA:ED, p. 73
The Privilege of Poverty of Pope Gregory IX: CA:ED, p. 86
Form of Life of Pope Innoncent IV: CA:ED, p. 89
The Form of Life of Saint Clare: CA:ED, p. 106
PART III
“The Brilliance of Her Life”
Biographical Writings
Letter of Cardinal Hugolino dei Conti di Segni: CA:ED, p. 129
Letter of Pope Gregory IX: CA:ED, p. 131
Letter of Cardinal Rainaldo dei Conti di Segni: CA:ED, p. 133
Notification of Death: CA:ED, p. 135
The Acts of the Process of Canonization: CA:ED, p. 139
The Versified Legend of the Virgin Clare: CA:ED, p. 197
The Papal Decree of Canonization: CA:ED, p. 262
The Legend of Saint Clare: CA:ED, p. 272
Related Documents
A Dossier for the Order of Saint Damian: CA:ED, p. 333
Pope Honorius III (1219-1222): CA:ED, p. 335
Pope Gregory IX: CA:ED, p. 344
Pope Innocent IV (1243-1253).: CA:ED, p. 371
Franciscan Documents
The Canticle of Brother Sun (1225): CA:ED, p. 391
The Canticle of Exhortation to Saint Clare and Her Sisters (1225): CA:ED, p. 393
The First Witness of Thomas of Celano (1228): CA:ED, p. 395
Letter of Agnes of Assisi to Her Sister Clare (1230): CA:ED, p. 404
The Witness of the “Anonymous of Perugia,” John of Perugia (1240-1241): CA:ED, p. 406
The Legend of the Three Companions (1241-1247): CA:ED, p. 408
The Assisi Compilation (1244-1260): CA:ED, p. 410
The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul (1245-1247): CA:ED, p. 414
Letter of Saint Clare to Ermentrude of Bruges: CA:ED, p. 420
The Prayer to the Five Wounds of the Lord: CA:ED, p. 422
Non-Franciscan Documents
The Witness of Jacques de Vitry (1216): CA:ED, p. 427
Mandate of 1238: CA:ED, p. 429