Poverty and Joy Christian Living_ Biography & Autobiography "Gavin DCosta has written a

"Gavin DCosta has written a fascinating book where he outlines a vision of religious pluralism based on a Trinitarian framework

" --National Catholic Register

such as the Beguines

Assembling a chorus of voices from history

Poverty and Joy Christian Living_ Biography & Autobiography "Gavin DCosta has written a'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,