St. Francis of Assisi

Novena to St. Francis | Day One: The Incarnation

Christianity is the only religion which proclaims that God became a human being. This is unique and central to Christian understanding. St. Francis was fascinated by what we have come to call the Incarnation. 
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Preachers in the Bleachers

Two Franciscans, inspired by St. Francis' style of preaching, visited all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums this past summer. They were as surprised by their encounters as were the thousands of sports fans they met along the way.
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St. Francis and the Animals

It's hard to separate Francis of Assisi and animals. Stories abound of how this great saint could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.
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Falling Away to God

If we’re going to live peacefully with each other and with our God-given Earth, many of us are going to have to let some things fall away.
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Franciscan Media: Live in Love, Grow in Faith

We at Franciscan Media strive to provide hope to those who are hungry for it. And hope is a resource we must protect.
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St. Francis and the Eucharist

St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to "pour out our hearts" to him in gratitude.
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