Living the Gospel (PDF Download)

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Finding freedom in simplicity and voluntary poverty, living in harmony with creation, seeking to be a brother to everyone and everything - so much of the teaching of St Francis directly challenges the values of today's consumer-driven culture, providing a radical, liberating alternative.

Yet while he remains an enduringly popular figure in the history of Christian spirituality, St Clare, an early follower and teacher of his values, is far less well-known. Living the Gospel looks at St Francis and St Clare together, showing how they shared responsibility for the growth and influence of the Franciscan order, and how deeply rooted their teaching was in Scripture.

This book is ideal for people already interested in the teaching of St Francis as well as those whose explorations have extended no further than singing All creatures of our God and King - a version of Francis' Canticle of the Creatures. And it introduces St Clare to a wider audience - a comparatively little-known but surprisingly influential female spiritual leader.

Contents include:

• 1. Roots - Francis and Clare
• 2. Living the Gospel - how their teaching was based on Christ's life
• 3. God's holy manner of working - called to freedom in simplicity
• 4. Brother Sun and Sister Moon - living wisely in creation
• 5. As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing - the message of the Canticle of the Creatures
• 6. As poor, yet making many rich - what the 'privilege of poverty' means
• 7. Into all the world - the different ways of being Franciscan today
• 8. Suggestions for further reading

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Helen Julian CSF has been a member of the Community of St Francis for 16 years. Originally from Edinburgh, she was a librarian before becoming a Franciscan. At present she is Novice Guardian for the Community, and Guardian of St Francis Convent in Somerset.

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Book details

• ISBN: 9781841018485Z
• Published: 20 January 2010
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• Format: PDF Download
• Pages: 128