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	Francis of Assisi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The alleged meeting of Francis and Saint Dominic in Rome at the time of the Fourth Council of the Lateran ( 1215) belongs to the domain of legend; even Sabatier 's argument to show that such a meeting actually took place in 1218 is open to serious objection.
		In 1967 historian Lynn Townsend White, Jr nominated Francis as the patron saint of ecologists and environmentalists, arguing that his approach to the natural world was one of unusual and anachronistic respect, harmony and conservationism.
		After a final interview in the presence of the bishop, Francis renounced all expectations from his father, laying aside even the garments received from him, and for a while was a homeless wanderer in the hills around Assisi.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francis_of_Assisi

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis Xavier
		Francis Xavier is considered the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles, and the zeal he displayed, the wonderful miracles he performed, and the great number of souls he brought to the light of true Faith, entitle him to this distinction.
		The body of the saint is still enshrined at Goa in the church which formerly belonged to the Society.
		Born in the Castle of Xavier near Sanguesa, in Navarre, 7 April, 1506; died on the Island of Sancian near the coast of China, 2 December, 1552.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/06233b.htm

	Travel Info Italy
		Francis was born at Assisi in Umbria in 1181 or 1182.
		Francis interpreted this as a command to repair the church of San Damiano, near Assisi.
		Francis turned his skills as a troubadour to the writing of prayers and hymns.
	www.travel.it /relig/saints/francis.htm

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis of Assisi
		This discovery of the saint's body is commemorated in the order by a special office on 12 December, and that of his translation by another on 25 May. His feast is kept throughout the Church on 4 October, and the impression of the stigmata on his body is celebrated on 17 September.
		Although success came indeed to Francis and his friars, with it came also opposition, and it was with a view to allaying any prejudices the Curia might have imbibed against their methods that Francis, at the instance of Cardinal Ugolino, went to Rome and preached before the pope and cardinals in the Lateran.
		Francis received some elementary instruction from the priests of St. George's at Assisi, though he learned more perhaps in the school of the Troubadours, who were just then making for refinement in Italy.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/06221a.htm

	Saint Francis Seminary
		Saint Francis Seminary provides the education, spiritual foundation and community you may need on your important journey.
		Saint Francis Seminary invites you to support our vital mission of attracting men and women to dedicate themselves to the Catholic Church.
		Saint Francis Seminary offers a wealth of information, including retreats, related links and the theological resources available in our renowned Salzmann Library.
	www.sfs.edu

	St. Francis of Assisi - Sermon to the Birds
		Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) was born into a wealthy family at Assisi, Italy, the son of a cloth merchant.
		Francis returned to Assisi hailed as a hero, but unknown to his friends he had undergone a transformation in his outlook during his captivity.
		Francis received little formal education and during his youth was mostly preoccupied with having fun.
	www.historyplace.com /speeches/saintfran.htm

	Medieval Sourcebook: Thomas of Celano: Lives of St. Francis
		Saint Francis humbly refused his advice as well as he could, not because he despised what the bishop suggested but because, impelled by a higher desire, he devoutly wished for something else.
		Saint Francis also went to the bishop of Sabina, John of Saint Paul, one of the great members of the Roman court who seemed to despise earthly things and love heavenly ones.
		Trying to bend Francis' spirit toward the wealth of this w arid, he honored him as much as he could and gave him many presents; yet when he saw that Francis despised such thing s as if they were dung, he was filled with the greatest admiration and regarded Francis as different from all others.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/source/stfran-lives.html

	St. Francis Searches for His Role in Life Part 1: Life of Saint Francis of Assisi
		Francis was a popular youth, often the center of attention, who could be found engaged in sport, frequenting the piazze of the city, or confidently serenading the young women of Assisi.
		Francis eagerly sought the glory and honor of battle and in 1201, at the age of 19, outfitted himself as a knight in order to join the war with Assisi& rival, Perugia.
		After an abrupt defeat, however, Francis spent nearly a year as a prisoner of the neighboring city-state while his father raised the money in 1203 to pay his ransom.
	www.shrinesf.org /francis01.htm

	Saint Francis
		Francis began his new life with a literal interpretation of a vision he had in which, while he was walking near the church of San Damian's, he felt drawn in and entered to pray.
		Francis ran and hid in a cave outside of town for a month's time, during which food was brought to him by a trusted member of his family's house.
		The bishop covered Francis in his cloak, and Francis finally departed in a farmhand's tunic, "It was cold, and he was now, very definitely, alone."33 This was to be the start of his life as a wandering beggar priest, a life that was to last for twenty more years.
	www.links.net /vita/fwp/stfrank.html

	Saint Francis Solano Catholic Elementary School - Sonoma, California
		Saint Francis Solano Catholic School is the Official Catholic Elementary School for Saint Francis Solano Parish in Sonoma, California and Saint Leo's Parish in Agua Caliente, California as approved by the Department of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Santa Rosa, California.
		Saint Francis Solano School is located 45 miles north of San Francisco in the worldrenowned city of Sonoma.
		Saint Francis Solano School offers a fully accredited curriculum and is proud to be endorsed by the Western Catholic Elementary Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
	home.earthlink.net /~clwallislink/stfrncis/stfmain.htm

	CIN - St. Francis and His Brethren
		The Apostles were Francis' model; all his thoughts went in the direction of the restoration of the apostolic life, as he saw it in the Gospels.
		Francis himself had brought a fifth new Brother with him from Rieti-Angelo Tancredi, a young knight whom Francis had met in the streets of Rieti, and whom he had won by suddenly calling out to him: "Long enough hast thou borne the belt, the sword and the spurs!
		Francis and his Brothers left the presence of the Pope, who, in the next consistory, laid the affair before the Cardinals.
	www.cin.org /francbre.html

	St. Francis of Assisi
		Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-10/4/1226) is the co-founder of the Franciscan Order.
		With the collaboration of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-8/11/1253), Francis founded (1212) a branch of his order for women, called the Poor Clares.
		Upon returning from the Crusades, Francis retired from the government of the order to a life of contemplation, during which he received the Stigmata (the imprint of the wounds of Christ in his own body) and composed his famous poem, the Canticle of Brother Sun.
	www.wtu.edu /franciscan/pages/intro/francis.html

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis de Sales
		Francis de Sales was beatified in 1661, and canonized by Alexander VII in 1665; he was proclaimed Doctor of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX, in 1877.
		On the death of Claude de Granier, Francis was consecrated Bishop of Geneva (1602).
		The improvised examination was a triumph for Francis.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/06220a.htm

	PoorClares-Langhorne:Ss Francis, Clare, Poor Clares
		Saint Clare, born in 1194, was the daughter of prominent nobility.
		Francis longed to become a knight, and after an experience in battle and subsequent imprisonment, Francis became ill and his conversion process had begun.
		Francis showed a great love for all of creation, and is known for his songs and poetry praising God in creation.
	www.voicenet.com /~stclare/PCL01.htm

	Domestic-Church.Com: Saint Profile: Saint Francis de Sales
		Saint Francis de Sales was a friend of Saint Vincent de Paul, and helped found the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jeanne de Chantal.
		Saint Francis de Sales taught a very important less on to all the people who knew him, and the whole Church.
		Francis grasped and applied that humanism more easily and naturally than any: as he said, those who would be religious should avoid ostentation but wear clothes that fitted them.
	www.domestic-church.com /CONTENT.DCC/19990101/SAINTS/stfrancis.htm

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		Saint Francis Pet Crematory and Kennels, Inc. was founded with the simple principle to provide the public with honest and confidential pet service at the time of loss.
		It has been written that Saint Francis was so overflowing with charity that he loved not only his fellow men, but all his fellow creatures - birds, beasts, fishes and even creeping things, because he perceived each one as the handiwork of his Father...all of God's creations.
		Saint Francis of Assisi is the saint most closely associated with the love of animals.
	www.sfpcweb.com

	OSF Saint Francis, Inc. - Home
		OSF Saint Francis, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 as a taxable corporation within The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis’ organization.
		As the healthcare industry grows, OSF Saint Francis, Inc. will continue to explore new services and expand existing services to assist in improving and meeting the needs of the communities it serves.
		OSF Saint Francis, Inc.’s many divisions deliver a variety of high-quality, cost-effective services and care to communities located primarily throughout OSF HealthCare service areas in Illinois and Michigan.
	www.osfsaintfrancisinc.com

	ORB Online Encyclopedia--
		And, I brother Francis, your servant insofar as I can be, internally and externally confirm for you this holy blessing.
		And the brothers must not say, "This is another rule," for it is a recollection, admonition, exhortation and my testament which I, poor brother Francis, make for you my brothers, so that we may observe the rule we have promised to God in a more Catholic manner.
		And the minister is bound by obedience to place him in the care of brothers who will guard him night and day like a man in chains until they turn him over to our lord bishop of Ostia, who is the lord protector and corrector of the whole brotherhood.
	the-orb.net /encyclop/religion/monastic/francis/testament.html

	Patron Saints Index: Saint Francis de Sales
		Saint Peter the Martyr yielded his last sigh in writing (with his finger, which he had dipped in his blood) the articles of the faith for which he sacrificed his life, and in saying: "Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit " (Psalms 30:6).
		Saint Peter Celestine, after having endured the most cruel and incredible afflictions,, seeing the end of his days approach, began to sing like the swan, and terminated his song with his life, by these words of the last Psalm: " Let every spirit praise the Lord " (Psalms 150:5).
		Saint Eusebia, surnamed the Stranger, died kneeling in fervent prayer.
	www.catholicforum.com /saints/saintf03.htm

	Medieval Sourcebook: Rule of Franciscan Order
		Brother Francis promises obedience and reverence to the Lord Pope Honorius and his canonically elected successors, and to the Roman Church; and the rest of the brothers are obliged to obey Francis and his successors.
		It was the rule of 1223, the third produced by Francis, which became the definitive one.
		Francis left behind not only a legend but a religious order.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/source/stfran-rule.html

	Visitor Info
		Saint Francis University entrance is 200 yards on left.
		Saint Francis University is six miles on the right.
		Follow this road for six miles to the Saint Francis University entrance on right.
	www.francis.edu /VisitorInfo/Directions.shtm

	Saint Francis on Encyclopedia.com
		IN VIVID HUES: The Treasury of Saint Francis of Assisi.
		Francis Joyon le 8 novembre à Saint-Malo Parmi les quatre abandons sur problèmes matériels, Franck Cammas (Groupama) et Fr.
		NEW YORK -- New York City firefighters carry the casket of Friar Mychal F. Judge out of the Church of Saint Francis Assisi where funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, 2001.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-S1tF1rancR1C1an.asp

	Patron Saints Index: Saint Francis of Assisi
		In the middle ages people who believed to be possessed by Beelzebub especially called upon the intercession of Saint Francis, the theory being that he was the demon's opposite number in heaven.
		Prayer for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
		It was through his archangel, Saint Gabriel, that the Father above made known to the the holy and glorious Virgin Mary that the worthy, holy and glorious Word of the Father would come from heaven and take from her womb the real flesh of our human frailty.
	www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintf01.htm

	Franciscan Friars, T.O.R.
		As followers of Saint Francis of Assisi, we respond to God and our founder by living simply, unencumbered by possessions or attitudes, by dedicating ourselves to the fraternity, by responding to the mission of the Church, and by seeking to bring God and the message of conversion to all we meet.
		As friars of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis and members of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus we vow ourselves to the challenge of living poverty, chastity and obedience in the presence of the Church.
		Francis of Assisi was himself a Penitent, but he gave this movement a new direction and spirit.
	www.franciscanstor.org

	OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
		OSF Saint Francis Medical Center started from humble beginnings in 1876, when five pioneering women of what was to become The Sisters of The Third Order of St. Francis arrived in Peoria.
		OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is committed to excellence in healthcare and continues to serve all of our patients with the greatest care and love.
		Today, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is one of the largest Catholic hospitals in the United States.
	www.osfsaintfrancis.org

	Saint Francis of Assisi
		Saint Francis is called the little poor man of Assisi.
		Francis lived in a cave in the mountains of Assisi and spent his time in prayer and meditation for two years.
		Francis, who was soft-hearted, gave whatever he had in his pocket to the beggar.
	www.sivanandadlshq.org /saints/francis.htm

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	Saint Francis
		Saint Francis, Florida, United States [ Place ] is in Lake County; location is 29°2'9"N 81°25'11"W; was named in year 1899 [ SourceGSP ]
		Saint Francis, Kentucky, United States [ Place ] is in Marion County; location is 37°37'35"N 85°25'40"W; elevation is 701 feet [ SourceGSP ]
		Saint Francis, Kansas, United States [ Place ] is in Cheyenne County; location is 39°46'20"N 101°47'58"W; elevation is 3,320 feet [ SourceGSP ]
	www.placesnamed.com /s/a/saint_francis.asp

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