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Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting Go

by Richard Rohr · 2004

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One of Fr. Rohr's bestselling books, this revised and updated edition explores St. Francis's ancient call to the simple life, where joy, not dry theology, helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves.

Subject
self-help
Themes
spiritualityreligionChristian
Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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