St. Francis of Assisi
Meet the Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan tradition is filled with holy men and women, starting, of course, with Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi: Journeys and Dreams
For Francis of Assisi, Jesus had been his support, always whispering into his ear, “Francis, little one, never doubt my love. I will never leave you.”
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Bernard of Quintavalle: First Companion of Saint Francis
Bernard of Quintavalle, one of the wealthiest young men of Assisi, became intrigued by reports about one of his peers—Francesco di Bernardone—who had recently aroused ridicule by his ostentatious embrace of poverty.
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Live the Gospel: A Message from St. Francis
St. Francis found the truth that leads to freedom in the truths of the Gospel, and the freedom he found was the freedom to love.
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St. Bonaventure: A Franciscan Heart
St. Bonaventure may not be as well-known as Sts. Francis and Anthony, but he is an important figure in both Franciscan history and the history of the medieval Church.
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Saint Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.”
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