St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple
In poverty, Francis of Assisi found the greatest of riches.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “catholic and apostolic man.” Though born in ...
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Novena to St. Francis | Day Nine: Death
In Francis’ final gift of poverty, he returned his mortal body to dust what was dust and to God what was God’s.
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Novena to St. Francis | Day Eight: Joy
Some of the same challenges that Francis knew in his lifetime are facing all of us today: division, disease, and war.
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Novena to St. Francis | Day Seven: Love
In the “Canticle,” Francis expresses a way of life, an inner attitude in which he learned to stand before God and to face life itself.
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Novena to St. Francis | Day Six: Peace
Though he probably didn’t write it, the Peace Prayer attributed to St. Francis captures much of his spirit. He spent time and energy being an “instrument of peace.”
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Novena to St. Francis | Day Five: Poverty
Francis knew in his heart what the cost would be to follow Christ—and he paid it. And so Lady Poverty would be his forever!
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