What comes to mind when you hear the name St. Francis of Assisi? Perhaps, “A saint who loves animals”.
With a quick google of his name, it would not be unusual to find a plethora of images of a man with a bird on his fingertips or standing amidst a natural landscape. A quick glance at these pictures will point you to this saint’s affinity with animals and the environment. Yet, this possibly may leave us thinking that his relationship with nature is one of pure sentiment.
Could there be more to his affectional love for nature? This blog will take you through a deeper journey of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, his walk to sainthood, and how his deep love for God and creation surpasses a frivolous legend. His teachings and impact on modern day Franciscans and the laity are a testament to this. Hopefully reading about his life will inspire a fresh perspective on the relationship between God, humanity and the environment.
Let’s find out more about St. Francis of Assisi!
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