Saint Francis of Assissi Group

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Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, has been called “the most beautiful image of Jesus that has ever been in the Catholic Church.” He built the first Christ­mas crib in 1223. His great devotion was to the sorrows of Jesus. Jesus put the imprint of His wounded hands and feet and side upon Saint Francis’ body in the year. 1224. Saint Francis died in 1226 when he was only forty-four years old.

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St. Francis of Assisi, Feast October 4

by Michael

Jul 17

Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, didst renew in the flesh of blessed Francis the sacred marks of Thy Passion in order to inflame our hearts with the fire of Thy love; mercifully grant that, by his merits and prayers, we may always carry the cross and bring forth fruits worthy of repentance: Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.

-- From the Raccolta

For conversion of all in need, for all Crusaders' intentions.

http://www.catholictradition.org/Passion/assisi2.htm#1

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