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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Francis_of_AssisiFrancis of Assisi - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone ( c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [b] was an Italian mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar [7] and itinerant preacher.

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   3 days ago · St. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. He’s so significant that the current pope — Pope Francis — chose to take his name. Oct. 4 is his memorial day. But who was he, and what did he do? Here are 12 things to know and share… 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure), and he died ...

3. ewtn.co.uk › article-how-st-francis-of-assisiHow St. Francis of Assisi Dealt With His Difficult Father

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   3 days ago · I recently read a biography of St. Francis of Assisi and was struck by the author’s account of how Francis dealt with his difficult father. The author of this particular biography, Thomas of Celano, was a contemporary of St. Francis who joined the Franciscan order around 1215 and wrote (for Pope Gregory IX) the earliest view of Francis.

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   Jun 21, 2024 · On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · St. Francis shifted his life and originally began rebuilding ruined churches. Men and women, both religious and secular, joined him and the Friars Minor, Poor Clares and Third Order of St. Francis were formed.

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   3 days ago · Effigy of Saint Francis Xavier in the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon, Portugal. As the foremost saint from Navarre and one of the main Jesuit saints, Francis Xavier is much venerated in Spain and the Hispanic countries where Francisco Javier or Javier are common male given names. [88]

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   When was Saint Francis born?

   • The future Saint Francis was born on an uncertain date in the early 1180s, one of the several children born to the wealthy merchant Pietro Bernardone and his wife Pica. He originally received the name Giovanni (or John), but became known as Francesco (or Francis) by his father's choice.

   St. Francis of Assisi Feast day: Oct 04 - Catholic News Agency

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   What did Pope Francis say when he returned to Assisi?

   • According to the Catholic Encyclopedia: “Not long after his return to Assisi [in 1205], whilst Francis was praying before an ancient crucifix in the forsaken wayside chapel of St. Damian’s below the town, he heard a voice saying: “Go, Francis, and repair my house, which as you see is falling into ruin.”

   Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know and Share

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   How did Francis Xavier change Indonesia?

   • Francis Xavier's work initiated permanent change in eastern Indonesia, and he became known as the "Apostle of the Indies" – in 1546–1547 he worked in the Maluku Islands among the people of Ambon, Ternate, and Morotai (or Moro), and laid the foundations for a permanent mission.

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   Who wrote the Little Flowers of St Francis of Assisi?

   • Bonaventure, Saint Cardinal (1910). Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi. J.M. Dent; New York: E.P. Dutton. Brady, Kathleen (2021). Francis and Clare: The Struggles of the Saints of Assisi. Lodwin Press, New York. ISBN 978-1737549826. The Little Flowers [Fioretti] of Saint Francis (Translated by Raphael Brown), Doubleday, 1998.

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   When is Saint Francis of Assisi exhibition 2023?

   • Saint Francis of Assisi Exhibition at the National Gallery, London, May 6 – July 30, 2023. Review: Julian Bell, "Opulence and Humility", The New York Review of Books, August 17, 2023. Review: Mary Wellesley "St Francis of Assisi", London Review of Books, 27 July 2023.

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   Did Pope Francis fight the Assisians?

   • Yes. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia: “When about twenty, Francis went out with the townsmen to fight the Perugians in one of the petty skirmishes so frequent at that time between the rival cities. “The Assisians were defeated on this occasion, and Francis, being among those taken prisoners, was held captive for more than a year in Perugia.

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8. www.secularfranciscansusa.org › 2024/06/10 › theThe Cross and St. Francis – Secular Franciscan Order – USA

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   Jun 10, 2024 · The Secular Franciscan Order is an Order within the Roman Catholic Church, and was founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. We strive to observe the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, and to make present the charism of Saint Francis in the life and mission of the Church.