A Condition of Complete Simplicity

Rowan Clare Williams

ISBN 10: 185311538X / ISBN 13: 9781853115387

Published by Canterbury Press Norwich, GB, 2012

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A Condition of Complete Simplicity offers a practical exploration of three essential keynotes of Franciscan spirituality - humility, love and joy - as they can be lived out in a world that is often characterised by violence, greed and religious conflict. This is our world, and it was also Francis' world - a furnace for forging the radical values of those who cast off possessions, status, security and everything that stood in their way of following Christ. Franciscan wisdom, with its emphasis on the upside-down values of the kingdom of God, has an urgent relevance for many of the problems we encounter today. Francis' turning away from his youthful ambitions inspires us to do battle with our false priorities and find our true vocation. His acknowledging of all creatures as his brothers and sisters challenges us to recognize the image of the Creator in every individual. His infectious love for all creation gives us cause for hope and rejoicing as we learn to find and reflect Christ's presence throughout his world.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Condition of Complete Simplicity
• Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, GB
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185311538X
• ISBN 13: 9781853115387
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Condition of Complete Simplicity offers a practical exploration of three essential keynotes of Francisc an spirituality - humility, love and joy - as they can be lived out in a world that is often characterised by violence, greed and religious conflict. This is our world, and it was also Francis' world - a furnace for forging the radical values of those who cast off possessions, status, security and everything that stood in their way of following Christ. Franciscan wisdom, with its emphasis on the upside-down values of the kingdom of God, has an urgent relevance for many of the problems we encounter today. Francis' turning away from his youthful ambitions inspires us to do battle with our false priorities and find our true vocation. His acknowledging of all creatures as his brothers and sisters challenges us to recognize the image of the Creator in every individual. His infectious love for all creation gives us cause for hope and rejoicing as we learn to find and reflect Christ's presence throughout his world.

About the Author

Rowan Clare Williams is presently training for the ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge. Formerly a member of an Anglican Franciscan community, she specialised in youth work, running the youth camp at Hilfield Friary in Dorset every year. She frequently contributes to The Franciscan.