When St. Francis created the original Christmas nativity scene in the year 1223, he insisted that there be an ox and a donkey. Here’s …
St. Francis of Assisi lived in Italy from around 1131 until October 3rd 1226. Born into a wealthy family, he famously left everything to lead a life of poverty devoted to serving God and the poor.
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If you love someone, you want to know and share in everything about them, even their suffering. St. Francis loved Jesus like this.
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Native Americans have a beautiful relationship with creation. Jesus invites us to pay attention to creation. May our response be one praise.
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Today we went to visit the swamp mentioned in yesterday’s homily. It’s not a swamp anymore, but actually a small town in it’s own …
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Is God calling you to leave comfort behind and follow him in a new way? Whatever fears you might have, be like St. Francis …
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St. Francis shows us how, if we love God above all else, we can have perfect joy even in the midst of great affliction …
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St. Francis found the one thing most important in life, God. Then he left everything to follow him. May we learn to do the …