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	The 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.
		Brother Leo, who was with St. Francis when he received the stigmata, has left us in his note to the saint's autograph blessing, preserved at Assisi, a clear and simple account of the miracle, which for the rest is better attested than many another historical fact.
		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.
	jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Catholic_Encyclopedia/06221a.htm (8341 words)

	Francis of Assisi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prayer of Saint Francis, Prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.
		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.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francis_of_Assisi (1358 words)

	Franciscan Friars T.O.R. - St. Francis of Assisi
		Francis found that other men of Assisi were attracted to the same vision - to follow Christ and His Apostles.
		Francis of Assisi was not born a saint.
		Saint Francis was born in 1182 in Assisi, Italy, the son of a prosperous merchant.
	www.franciscanfriarstor.com /stfrancis (1762 words)

	St Francis of Assisi - St Peter's Church, Nottingham, England on-line magazine
		I had always thought that Francis was quite unique, which he is of course, but as the power and influence of the monasteries in secular terms peaked and began to wane there were repeated returns to the simpler life.
		Francis did not want them to be called sisters or nuns, and he called them instead the Poor Ladies, and kept in touch with them throughout his life.
		It is staggering that in 1210 only four years after his "conversion", St. Francis and a few followers were able to go to Rome to see Innocent III, the very able and powerful Pope, who approved their first Rule and had a dream in which he saw Francis propping up the church.
	www.stpetersnottingham.org /heroes/francis.htm (1002 words)

	Welcome to Saint Francis
		St. Francis has welcomed all to share in their faith and history, it is our pleasure to welcome you.
	www.stfrancisdetroit.org (19 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi
		Rite Expiatis: April 30, 1926 A. Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on Seventy Centenary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi.
		This, the Rule of St. Francis, was composed by St. Francis in the summer of 1223 A.D. during a retreat at Fonte Colombo in the valley of Rieti, Italy.
		St Francis: one of the earliest icons of the Saint (c.
	franciscan-archive.org /patriarcha (1649 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.
		Francis received little formal education and during his youth was mostly preoccupied with having fun.
	www.historyplace.com /speeches/saintfran.htm (476 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi
		Francis interpreted this as a command to repair the church of San Damiano, near Assisi.
		Francis dared to plumb the depths of the mystery of creation: everything was created for the glory of God; everything should render God this glory.
		Francis was born at Assisi in Umbria in 1181 or 1182.
	conservation.catholic.org /st__francis_of_assisi.htm (1859 words)

	The Writings of St. Francis: Introduction
		Francis, trained in the manly virtues We have written about, was called providentially to a work of reform for the salvation of his contemporaries and to assist in the work of the Church Universal.
		Francis is particularly noted for the extraordinary and singular grace which Jesus Christ gave him on the morning of September 14, 1224 A.D., while he was at prayer on Mt. Alverna, in Italy.
		It was at the Portiuncula, on the Feast of St. Matthias, the Apostle (February 24, 1208 A.D.), that St. Francis began the religious life for which he is famous.
	www.franciscan-archive.org /patriarcha/opera/fwintro.html (6550 words)

	St Francis of Assisi (Church of) - Sheffield
		St Francis of Assisi (Church of)- Sheffield
	stfrancisrc-sheffield.org.uk (8 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Novato, CA
		Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
		Francis is located in downtown Novato, at 967 5th Street, just off Grant Avenue.
		We invite you to visit and worship with us at St. Francis and we hope that your experience with us will be a spiritually rewarding one.
	www.stfrancisnovato.com (338 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: St. Francis of Assisi: A Biography
		Omer Englebert is one of few contemporary biographers of Francis of Assisi whose presentation is neither excessively romantic nor squeezed desperately into a late 20th century mould (of pure social justice and ecology).
		This is one of the outstanding Francis biographies of the past century, placing the little saint's life in historical and socio-political context as few of his biographers have done.
		Francis, of all men on earth, lived the Gospel, and I'm so thankful that the rest of us have him as an example to follow.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0892830719?v=glance (1997 words)

	Animal Planet :: St. Francis of Assisi
		Francis may not have heard the animals speak on Christmas Eve, but his status as one of the most beloved saints of his time is rarely disputed.
		Francis, the patron saint of animals and ecology, was born to wealthy merchants in Umbria, Italy, in 1181.
		Much is written about St. Francis and his work with the church and his passion for teaching that we could easily go on for pages about him.
	animal.discovery.com /convergence/nativity/francis/francis.html (955 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi
		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.
		Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-10/4/1226) is the co-founder of the Franciscan Order.
		Francis' Page at the Friars and Sisters of the Immaculate.
	www.wtu.edu /franciscan/pages/intro/francis.html (353 words)

	Patron Saints Index: Saint Francis of Assisi
		He began to attract followers in 1209, and with papal blessing, founded the Franciscans based on a simple statment by Jesus: "Leave all and follow me." In 1212 Clare of Assisi became his spiritual student, which led to the founding of the Poor Clares.
		Prayer for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
		While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life.
	www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintf01.htm (775 words)

	Catholic Online
		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.
		With companions, Francis knew he now had to have some kind of direction to this life so he opened the Bible in three places.
	www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=50 (2525 words)

	Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
		Francis of Assisi is a diverse community of faith rooted in Christ.
		Francis of Assisi Catholic Church* Columbus, Ohio
		We follow the Roman Catholic tradition seeking to become a people a people utterly inspired by faith and devotion to God, as lived by St. Francis.
	www.sfacolumbus.org (198 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi - Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment
		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.
		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.
	www.americancatholic.org /Features/Francis (271 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi
		Francis was born in the stony hill-town of Assisi in Umbria, in the year 1181 or 1182.
		Francis was now attracted to a tiny chapel known as St. Mary of the Portiuncula, belonging to a Benedictine monastery on Monte Subasio.
		Francis rebuilt it as he had done the others, and seems to have thought of spending his life there as a hermit, in peace and seclusion.
	www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/FRANCIS.htm (5852 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
	www.stfrancisa2.com /welcome.htm (5852 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center at Ball State University
		Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center at Ball State University
		Copyright © 2002 - St. Francis of Assisi Parish and
	www.stfrancisnewman.org (21 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
		The history of words can tell us a lot about the history of our traditions.
	www.stfrancisa2.com /welcome.htm (322 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 (561 words)

	The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in San Francisco, California, USA : St. Francis of Assisi
		The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in San Francisco, California, USA : St. Francis of Assisi
	www.shrinesf.org (18 words)

	ecumenical
		For those unaware, St. Francis was a Roman Catholic Monk, founder of the Franciscan Monks.
		Manning was ordained to the Franciscan priesthood after graduating from St. Francis Seminary in 1963.
		n Smith's album titled 'Live The Life', he wrote a song in tribute to St Francis, honoring his belief to preach the gospel without words.
	www.corruptchristianity.com /michaelwsmith/ecumenical.html (2055 words)

	Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
		Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
		The latest content of St. Francis of Assisi web site is now at:
	www.stfrancisraleigh.org (42 words)

	Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? - patron saint of animals and ecology
		by Leonard Foley, O.F.M. Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fundamentalist sense, but by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit and without a mite of self-importance.
		Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the ecology, was a Roman Catholic saint who took the gospel literally by following all Jesus said and did.
		Francis' first rule for his followers was a collection of texts from the Gospels.
	www.americancatholic.org /Features/Francis/who_was.asp (528 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi Derwood Maryland - Come Build a Church
		The mission of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish is to cultivate a loving relationship between Christ and each member of the Parish.
		We aspire to imitate our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, in his love of Christ by reaching out to all people, especially the poor and vulnerable.
		Francis of Assisi on Friday, April 8, 8:00 p.m.
	www.stfrancisderwood.org /index.php (882 words)

	St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue - Home
		St. Francis Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization who has observed a large number of pets that are lost and unwanted.
		Francis Annual Garage Sale Northland Mall in Forest Lake September 9th starting at 9:30 a.m.
		All animals rescued are provided with necessary medical care, food, and foster care in our volunteers' private homes.
	www.stfrananimal.org (247 words)

	Home
		The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.
		We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.
		We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
	www.assisiparish.org (167 words)

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