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The Franciscan Way

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Franciscans - The Franciscan Way

Everyone loves St. Francis! Born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in late summer or fall, 1181, in Assisi, Italy, he was called Francesco by his father. By his radical commitment to following the Gospel, his exuberance in his relationships to everyone and everything, and the grace of God, Francis became one of the most beloved of the saints of the Church.

From our rule

3. We shall go forth as witnesses and instruments of the Church's mission among all people, proclaiming Christ by our life and words. Called like Saint Francis to rebuild the Church and inspired by his example, we shall devote ourselves energetically to living accountable to the Ecumenical Catholic Communion and in spiritual fellowship with Christians everywhere.

Saint of the Day

St. Theophilus of Corte
If we expect saints to do marvelous things continually and to leave us many memorable quotes, we are bound to be disappointed with St. Theophilus. The mystery of God's grace in a person's life, however, has a beauty all its own.
Theophilus was born in Corsica of rich and noble parents. ...

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