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Poverty and Joy: The Franciscan Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirituality.) (1st Edition) by William J. Short Paperback, 143 Pages, Published 1999 ISBN-10: 1-57075-295-8 / 1570752958 ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-295-7 / 9781570752957 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 |