Product Overview
Franciscan spirituality, with its characteristic simplicity, joy,
openness and welcome to all, compassionate action and love for creation -
all undergirded by prayer and study, offers as compelling a vision for
today’s world as when Francis of Assisi first responded to God’s call
over 800 years ago. For all seeking inspiration for living the
Franciscan charism today, this lively and informed guide introduces its
key figures and essential writings. ↵
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author, an Anglican Franciscan friar and theologian, draws out the
movement’s core teachings from its founding figures and its earliest
texts: ↵
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· Francis and the essence of prayer and reconciliation with all created things; ↵
· Clare of Assisi and contemplative practice; ↵
· Giles of Assisi, solitude, storytelling and spiritual direction; ↵
· Bonaventure, study and spiritual wisdom · Angela of Foligno and mystical experience; ↵
· Jacapone da Todi and praise in poetry and song. ↵
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Intended
as an introduction to living the Franciscan charism today, this also
includes a reader’s guide with questions for personal or group
discussion.
Nicholas Worssam ssf taught at Seoul Anglican University before joining
the Franciscans. He is Guardian of Glasshampton Monastery, the order’s
house of prayer and an Honorary Canon of Worcester Cathedral.