This timely book gathers 800 years of accumulated wisdom and practical examples of how Franciscans have found ways to live at home and at peace with creation. It explores the life and writings of St Francis and inspiring Franciscans who followed him to challenge and enable readers to re-visit their own relationship with creation.
Br Samuel ssf was Guardian of Hilfield Friary for many years where he led the Hilfield Project on living sustainably in community. He gives frequent talks on Franciscan ecology for today.
Br Nicholas Alan is Guardian of Glasshampton Monastery and gives regular conference presentations on the Franciscan medieval mystics, and the cross-over between Buddhism and Christian spirituality.
Dr Simon Cocksedge is a Third Order Franciscan, a medical doctor academic and a priest.