Poverty and Joy'Written in lucid prose [this book] rings with Franciscan passion. Highly recommended." Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre Dame The Franciscan tradition is as appealing a way of life today as it has been for centuries. William Short focuses first on the importance of the order's founders, Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, offering an historical introduction. He then reflects on key themes: the Incarnation, poverty as a way to God,

His many books include Quantum Theology

it blossoms in poetry

or a zebra

postmodern approach to mission in the new millennium that has little to do with earthly glory and nothing to do with the sense of cultural superiority that has so often - and often so tragically accompanied modern missionary movements

They address the following issues:- Globalization

While working to preserve the culture of his homeland

indigenous Christianity

and the fascinating dialogue with other religions that continued until his sudden death in 1968

" In her inimitable style

Latin American

including the acclaimed biography Silent Lamp

and religious educator