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- St. Francis dedicated himself to fulfilling the mission of Christ to preach the Gospel to all the world. He also has a storied reputation for being a friend to nature, leading to his becoming the patron saint of animals and nature. He saw God’s work in all mankind and all living creatures, as well as nature itself.
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Francis was born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in Assisi, Umbria, a region in central Italy, around 1181. His father, Pietro di Bernardone, was a wealthy cloth merchant, and his mother was a French noblewoman. His father was traveling when he was born, and his mother had the baby christened Giovanni, the Italian name for John the Baptist. His fa...
He was expected to follow his father into the textile business, but the thought of that life bored him. He dreamed of a future as a knight—in effect, a medieval action hero. So by 1202, he had joined a militia to fight for Assisi in its war with the Italian province Perugia. The Assisi forces lost and Francis was captured. By his dress and equipmen...
Francis became convinced that God wanted him to help poor people, so he abandoned his possessions. At a Mass in 1208, Francis heard a gospel in which Jesus Christtells his disciples to minister to people: “Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts—no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff." Those words...
Francis prayed that God would perform miracles through him. Once he washed a leper and prayed for a tormenting demonto leave his soul. As the man healed, he felt remorse and reconciled with God. Another time, three robbers stole food and drink from Francis' community. He prayed for them and sent a friar to give them bread and wine. Moved by Francis...
Francis saw animals as his brothers and sisters and prayed that God would work through him to help them. Birds sometimes gathered while Francis spoke and listened to him. Francis began preaching to them about the ways that God had blessed them. When Francis lived in Gubbio, in the province of Perugia, a wolf was attacking people and other animals. ...
While ministering to the poor and sick, Francis contracted conjunctivitis and malaria. Later, as Francis was approaching death, he went back to Assisi. He was seen as a saint awaiting only formal canonization, so knights were sent to guard him and make sure that no one could carry him off after death. The body of a saint was seen at the time as an ...
Some thought Francis was a fool or delusional, but others saw him as one of the greatest examples of living the Christian ideal since Jesus Christ. Whether he was touched by God or madness, Francis of Assisi was well known throughout the Christian world. Because of his attention to animals, Francis is recognized by the church as the patron saint of...
"St. Francis of Assisi Biography." Biography.com."St. Francis of Assisi." Catholic Online.Jan 30, 2024 · Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He was also a lover of peace and worked hard to achieve it. The veneration of this man who lived a very simple life is more relevant today than ever, and his story is worth retelling.
- Greg Beyer
Later, Francis wondered aloud to his companions why he had never preached to birds before. And from that day on, Francis made it his habit to solicitously invoke all birds, all animals and reptiles to praise and love their Creator.
- John Feister
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Sep 30, 2024 · In 1979, Pope John Paul II declared St. Francis the patron saint of ecology, recognizing his deep love and respect for all of God’s creation. Today, Francis’s example continues to inspire people of all faiths.
Oct 14, 2022 · His profound love of all created things was the source of his reputation as an animal lover and one reason why, in 1979, Pope John Paul II declared him the patron saint of ecology. One story tells of Francis stopping in a field to preach to the birds.
Mar 14, 2013 · According to the Vatican, Pope Francis takes its name from St. Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals and ecology, and the patron saint of Italy.
