Saint Francis of Assisi
St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers
A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
St. Francis and His Artisans of Peace
The peace that Francis showed with birds, wolves, lambs, larks, and worms reminded his contemporaries that Adam and Eve lived in total harmony with all creatures before they were sent from the Garden of Eden.
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Saint Francis and the Crib
Christmas was 15 days away. Saint Francis was staying at a hermitage at Fonte Columbo.
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St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf
This beloved story of Francis and the wolf has a lot to teach us about peacemaking in our own times.
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St. Francis: Lover of the Eucharist
The Eucharist was the summit of St. Francis' faith life.
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Clare and Francis: Assisi’s Most Dangerous Citizens
Sometimes we are so attracted to the saints for our own personal reasons that we fail to see how radical they were in their day. Clare and Francis are perfect examples.
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The Gospels According to Saint Francis
Francis sums up his love for God in his simple little prayer: “My God and my all.”
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