ST.FRANCIS OF ASSISI

ST.FRANCIS OF ASSISI

• born in the year 1811 in Assisi,Italy
• one of seven children in his family
• Grew up wealthy

DEATH AND FEAST DAY

• October 3, 1226
• Feast day is October 4
• Patron saint of animals, the Italian nation and the environment
• Pictures show him with animals usually
• Received the stigmata

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LEGACY

• legacy followers who today seek to inspire in themselves and others the ideals of peace and justice of th
• imprint on history are the men and women who identify with his vision in the Franciscan way of life
• gift to humankind was his love of God as he experienced

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Prayer to Saint Francis
Dear Saint Francis,
Protect us from evil and wrong,
Lead us to do the right thing and to be different,
Teach us how to inspire others to follow Jesus,
Let your teachings be an example for all of us.
Saint Francis, Pray for us