Be an Agent of Peace
The well-known hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Flying Free
Francis loved the earth, but his motion was always up and away from it toward some intangible tug at his heart from above.
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Treasures of the Kingdom
In recognizing his vocation to live the Gospel, Francis knew that he could no longer identify himself with the wealthy and powerful of his day.
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Blessed Lady Jacoba and Almond Treats
Lady Jacoba (now Blessed Jacoba) was deeply struck by St. Francis of Assisi and consequently became a Third Order Franciscan. She kindly offered one special luxury to the humble man of Assisi.
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The Almighty in All Things
To those who left all things, Jesus had promised eternal life and a hundredfold besides—now!
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Pope marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s stigmata