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	Francis, Saint. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		At the age of 20, however, Francis was taken prisoner in a battle between Assisi and Perugia and spent a year in prison in Perugia.
		The sources for the life of St. Francis are two lives by Thomas of Celano and the biography by St. Bonaventure.
		A series of events at that time revealed strikingly the characteristics that Francis was always to exemplify: humility, love of absolute poverty, singular devotion to others and to the Roman Church, and joyous religious fervor.
	www.bartleby.com /65/fr/FrancisSt.html (770 words)

	St Francis of Assisi: Saint Francis Garden Outdoor Statues
		Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals whose extreme devotion to the church and its principles was recognized and praised by all.
		St Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals whose extreme devotion to the church and its principles was recognized and praised by all.
		Saint Francis of Assisi was the patron saint of animals and the son of Pietro di Bernadone, a rich cloth merchant.
	www.kaccents.com /For_Home/Garden/Francis1.htm (1444 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis of Assisi
		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.
		Thus it happened, on one occasion, while the saint was preaching at Camara, a small village near Assisi, that the whole congregation were so moved by his "words of spirit and life" that they presented themselves to him in a body and begged to be admitted into his order.
		Clare, a young heiress of Assisi, moved by the saint's preaching at the church of St. George, sought him out, and begged to be allowed to embrace the new manner of life he had founded.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/06221a.htm (8264 words)

	Who Is Saint Francis Of Assisi?
		Francis once liberated two lambs tied to the shoulders of a farmer, who were bleating pitifully on their way to market where they would be slaughtered.
		The relevance of St. Francis' teachings could not be more acute today as science, on the one hand, affirms the sacred unity and interdependence of all of life and, on the other, serves those industries and ideologies that are destroying this unity and interdependence.
		In his time, St. Francis was an antidote to the profane and dualistic beliefs of human superiority and separateness from the rest of Nature, a view of the world that is still widely held.
	www.anaflora.com /grieving/emissaries/francis.html (1108 words)

	Patron Saints Index: Saint Francis of Assisi
		Prayer for the Feast of 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.
		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 (775 words)

	The My Hero Project - Saint Francis of Assisi
		St. Francis of Assisi died on October 4th, 1226 at the age of 44 and was Canonized (made a saint) on July 16th, 1228 by Pope Gregory IX.
		Saint Francis of Assisi was a true example of harmonious existence on Earth
		Though blessed with popularity and riches, Francis had a tumultous youth, with bouts both as a street fighter and as a soldier, and was considered to be one of the leaders of the dissident youth of the town of Assisi.
	www.myhero.com /myhero/hero.asp?hero=assisi (1876 words)

	Reluctant Saint
		"Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi," is produced by Emmy-winner Pamela Mason Wagner and based on the biography of St. Francis by Donald Spoto.
		"Don't make a saint of me," Francis of Assisi told a friend - even as his charisma and holiness were dazzling his contemporaries and generating a legend that has lasted almost a millennium.
		Francis may not have written it, but it remains one of the world's favorite prayers.
	www.reluctantsaint.tv (241 words)

	Saints of October 4
		Saint Francis is generally depicted in the drab habit of his order, usually with the stigmata and a winged crucifix before him.
		Saint Eligius founded the convent of Saint Martial in Paris and chose the Syrian Aurea as its abbess in 633.
		Francis said he now had only one father, his Father in heaven and singing the divine praises, Francis went in search of shelter.
	www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/1004.htm (4741 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi
		Francis is well known for the "Canticle of Brother Sun." Written late in the saint's life, when blindness had limited his sight of the outside world, the canticle shows that his imagination was alive with love for creation.
		Probably no saint has affected so many in so many different ways as the gentle Saint of Assisi who, born to wealth, devoted his life to poverty, concern for the poor and the sick, and so delighted in God's works as revealed in nature.
		Francis interpreted this as a command to repair the church of San Damiano, near Assisi.
	conservation.catholic.org /st__francis_of_assisi.htm (1859 words)

	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.
		Legend has it that wild animals had no fear of Francis and even came to him seeking refuge from harm.
	www.historyplace.com /speeches/saintfran.htm (476 words)

	Francis of Assisi
		On Saint Matthias's day, Francis heard the gospel lession, about being mendicant preachers of the Good News of Christ.
		Francis offered to be set on fire as a no-lose test -- if he lived, it would be proof of the merits of the Christian religion but if he died, it would be because of his sins.
		Francis proved incapable of adminstering a movement, and there were soon divisions over how strict the asceticism of the movement should be.
	www.pathguy.com /francisc.htm (1663 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Saint Francis of Assisi
		As St. Francis of Assisi was one of the primary influences on Chesterton's decision to convert to Roman Catholicism (Chesterton once described his conversion as being largely due to wanting to belong to the same institution that had produced St. Francis), it makes sense that Chesterton would devote considerable energies toward this biography.
		Intellectually "St. Francis of Assisi" serves mostly as a brilliant meditation on the man, his role in the Catholic Church, and his influence on the intellectual history of the West.
		Francis is seen in many ways as the Mirror of Christ (not quite the same thing as the WWJD fad of the current day, but approximating the sense in some regards), but this sets up an interesting logical situation - if Francis is like Christ, then Christ is in some ways like Francis.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0385029004?v=glance (2351 words)

	Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Parish
		St. Francis of Assisi parish strives to be a Christ-centered expression of the family of God, nourished by Spirit-filled worship and ministries that impact, challenge, and empower people of all ages to serve one another in a spirit of community, stewardship and outreach.
		Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is located at
		Saint Martin de Porres (1579-1639) was a barbershop surgeon when he joined a Dominican monastery at 15.
	www.stfrancisa2.com /welcome.htm (289 words)

	SaintFrancis
		On Tuesday, 21 October 1879 the Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel was officially dedicated.
		Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Rectory, circa 1940
		In 1903 the first resident pastor was assigned to Saint Francis of Assisi.
	www.angelfire.com /ma/SaintFrancis (919 words)

	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 (5778 words)

	stfrancis.htm
		Saint Francis of Assisi, Epitomy of the Gospel Life
		Francis di Bernardone was born in Assisi, Italy in 1182 A.D. He was born to a wealthy family, but later learned to value poverty, nature, simplicity and the love of God.
		In 1228 Francis was proclaimed a saint and is often regarded as the Patron of Ecology.
	www.libsci.sc.edu /bob/class/clis710/StudentWebGuides/stfrancis.htm (782 words)

	Catholic Online
		Francis is considered the founder of all Franciscan orders and the patron saint of ecologists and merchants.
		When the man who owned the mule recognized Francis he said, "Try to be as virtuous as everyone thinks you are because many have a lot of confidence in you." Francis dropped off the mule and knelt before the man to thank him for his advice.
		Francis enjoyed a very rich easy life growing up because of his father's wealth and the permissiveness of the times.
	www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=50 (2516 words)

	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 (353 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi Webring
		Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Bonaventure and Saint Clare of Assisi are but a few of those who have followed Francis in his quest to follow the Lord.
		Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the greatest Christian saints of all time.
		Francis has been called "Mirror of Perfection", "the Last Christian", "the Seraphic Father".
	www.angelfire.com /ny/SaintFrancisWebring (395 words)

	Francis of Assisi, Saint on Encyclopedia.com
		IN VIVID HUES: The Treasury of Saint Francis of Assisi.
		NEW YORK -- A memorial across the street from the funeral for Friar Mychal F. Judge outside the Church of Saint Francis Assisi where funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, 2001.
		Great saints, two councils led wayward church back towards Jesus the reformer.(Paul and Francis of Assisi, Councils of Constance and Second Vatican)(Transcript)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-F1rancisA1.asp (662 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi - Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment
		Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, was a Roman Catholic saint who took the gospel literally by following all Jesus said and did.
		Christians everywhere celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 by blessing their pets in the spirit of this patron saint of animals and ecology.
		Francis of Assisi, lover of all creation, champion of justice, patron saint of animals and the environment, founded the Franciscan Order.
	www.americancatholic.org /Features/Francis (271 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
		Like our patron Saint, St. Francis of Assisi Parish has been working to rebuild the Church by promoting Stewardship as way of life, for which we are known around the country.
		The mission of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish is:
		If it had not been for parents and grandparents and all the former parishioners of St. Francis and their dedication to the stewardship way of life we would not be where we are today.
	www.stfranciswichita.com (566 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi - Catholic Saints
		He was born in Assisi, Umbria, Italy as Francis Bernardone, He died on the 3rd of October 1226 in Portiuncula, Italy.
		His father was a rich cloth merchant but Francis despised riches and wanted to become poor like the Lord.
		He obtained permission from the Pope to found the Franciscans, a community based on Francis principles.
	www.theworkofgod.org /Saints/Lives/Francis.htm (293 words)

	AllRefer.com - Saint Francis of Assisi (Saints Biography) - Encyclopedia
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	Saint Francis Ridgefield Park Web Site
		The St. Francis Food Pantry will be happy to accept donations for our Thanksgiving Dinners, which will be delivered to our families on Tuesday, November 22
		If anyone needs transportation to and from, please call 201-641-1254 at least one day in advance.
		All food donations must be in by Monday, November 21
	www.stfrancisrp.org (130 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi - Pikeville
		Francis of Assisi is part of the Diocese of Lexington.
		Here you can learn more about our parish such as our Mass times, Staff Directory and Phone Numbers, and view an online Map with driving directions.
	pikeville.cdlex.org (168 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi
		Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation 2006 calendars will be on sale soon!
		Copyright 2001-2004 Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation
		We are a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities become more independent, productive and happy through partnership
	www.saintfrancisdogs.org (50 words)

	The Life of Saint Francis Menu : The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in San Francisco
		The Life of Saint Francis Menu : The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in San Francisco
		Francis Proclaims the Dedication and Love of Jesus at Greccio
		Francis Forms a Community and Receives Saint Clare
	www.shrinesf.org /francis_menu.htm (63 words)

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