St. Francis of Assisi

7 Key Moments in the Life of St. Francis

These events in St. Francis’ life brought him closer to Christ.
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Fresco of St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple

In poverty, he found the greatest of riches.
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Painting of Saint Francis of Assisi Preaching with his Brothers

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 day eight .... St. Francis and joy

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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