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Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in Italy, in 1182. He was the son of a rich merchant and liked to enjoy himself. He became a knight, and set off seeking adventure, until he became ill. He had a dream, telling him to go back home to Assisi.

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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  1. Saint Francis of Assisi

  2. Francis was born in Assisi in Italy, in 1182.

  3. He was the son of a rich merchant and liked to enjoy himself. • He became a knight, and set off seeking adventure, until he became ill. • He had a dream, telling him to go back home to Assisi. • There, he began to pray, and he noticed the suffering of the poor • He met a leper, he gave him all he had. • He felt that God had work for him to do, but did not know what it was.

  4. Francis prayed before an ancient crucifix in the church of San Damiano. He heard the Lord say, “Francis, repair my house.”

  5. So Francis hurried back to his father’s house and took bales of cloth to sell for the church. • His father was furious but he still rebuilt the church, begging for stones along the way. • He built a little hut to live in by the church of St.Mary of the Angels. • At a Mass one day he heard the Gospel tell him to give everything to the poor – so he did. He dressed himself in a poor brown tunic. Franciscans wear this habit today.

  6. Francis and his followers did exactly what Jesus said in the Gospel. They travelled about looking like beggars , in sandals or even barefoot. • They lived in little huts or along the road, and at first they were often mocked and jeered at… they taught and preached and did all they could to help the poor. • They became loved and respected by everyone and thousands and thousands of friars came to join Francis .

  7. Francis loved all of God’s creation… he was gentle and loving to animals and the birds of the air. He called them his brothers and sisters, too.

  8. Francis tamed a wolf in Italy And even the wild birds listened to his gentle words

  9. Francis brought the Christmas story to life by creating the first Christmas Crib, at Greccio church, more than 700 years ago.

  10. Francis cared for everyone, except himself, and he became tired and ill. He thought of others suffering, instead of his own illness… One day, while praying before the crucifix, he received the stigmata, the five wounds of Christ.

  11. Francis saw how beautiful the world can be, when we love and take care of it and each other. He is the Patron Saint of Ecologists. He wrote wonderful poetry, prayers and songs which millions of people love today.

  12. Francis died in 1226, at age 44, in a tiny hut, close by the little chapel of St.Mary of the Angels. • He became a saint just 2 years later, and a great church was built over the chapel. • Now millions of people visit Assisi every year.

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