The Cost of Community: Jesus, St. Francis and Life in the KingdomJamie Arpin-Ricci2011

At the end of His most central teaching, Jesus says that the wise person is the one "who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice". For nearly two thousand, these words- the Sermon on the Mount- have stood as the foundation for some of the most transformative movements and individuals in Christian history. From St. Francis of Assisi to Martin Luther King Jr., the Sermon on the Mount has produce radical faithfulness that has changed the world.

In this challenging and accessible exploration of the Sermon on the Mount, Arpin-Ricci invites readers into the community of Christ where we are transformed into genuine disciples. Using the fascinating life of St. Francis of Assisi and the journey of his own inner city church community, Arpin-Ricci lays out a model of discipleship that is much needed in the church and world today.

This is an ideal resource for churches, small groups and intentional communities who are seeking to discover what it means to truly hear the words of Jesus and put them into practice.