St. Francis
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.
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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Directionless but Divine
Both St. Francis and St. Bonaventure are said to have visited La Verna, a mountain donated to the Franciscans by Count Orlando of Chiusi, at times in their lives where they were wrestling with their divine calling.
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Godly Moment
In keeping his eyes on the leper, in thinking only of this person before him, Francis forgot himself.
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Joyful Noise
Francis loved that image of himself as a lute strung for rapture. He wanted to stand in the wind and let the Holy Spirit play upon him for all the world to hear the beauty of his music.
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