FRANCIS AND CLARE OF ASSISI: A Double Biography

FRANCIS AND CLARE OF ASSISI (About the Author) Niklaus Kuster is a Swiss Capuchin. Born in 1962, he studied history and theology, received his doctorate in Franciscan spirituality and teaches at several universities and theological colleges in Europe. As a researcher, he has been focusing on both Francis and Clare of Assisi, their biographies and the spirituality of their Orders for the past 20 years. The translation of this biographical synopsis was provided by Poor Clare Colettinesat the Ty Mam Duw monastery in North Wales (United Kingdom). The community has moved to England and is living in the Marian House of the Holy Spirit at Bulwell, Nottingham. CONTENTS Introduction Foreword The Companion: Brother Rufino 1 Spotlights on Early History 2 Self-Assured and Torn Apart 3 A New Look at Assisi 4 A Radical Change of Sides 5 A Courageous Odyssey 6 One Inspiration - Two Pathways 7 The Freedom of Poverty and the Concerns of the Church 8 Shafts of Light Through Years of Crisis 9 Farewell and Testament 10 Struggles with Mother Church 11 The Path to A Rule of Their Own 12 One Spirit - Two Orders Chronology Index of Persons Companions and Friends Glossary Resources and Reading List