Aug 29, 2021 | Saint Francis
Events in the Life of Saint Francis c. 1182 – Francis is born Giovanni Bernardone (soon renamed Francesco) in the city-state of Assisi, the son of wealthy textiles merchant Pietro Bernardone. c. 1202 – The worldly young Francis—nicknamed “The King of Feasts” by his...
Aug 29, 2021 | Saint Francis
Saint Francis composed this song of praise in 1225, and it is considered the first poem in vernacular Italian. Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si” takes its name and inspiration from Saint Francis’ work. The title means “Praise Be to You” in medieval Italian, a...
Aug 29, 2021 | Saint Francis
Our beloved Saint Francis did not start out life as a fiercely devout and pious man. His early years were spent indulging in the extravagances available to those born to money and privilege. As he approached adulthood, however, he found himself in crisis, searching...
