St. Francis of Assisi

The title St. Francis of Assisi with the date October 4 over an image of a mosaic of St. Francis with the sun, moon, birds, wolf, and lamb.

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About St. Francis of Assisi
Resources
- Prayer of St. Francis
Social Media Graphics
Gift Ideas

About St. Francis of Assisi

Feast Day: October 4

St. Francis of Assisi was a 13th century Italian. He was the son of a wealthy merchant, but he gave away his possessions and started the religious order known as the Franciscans.

Patron Saint

He is the patron saint of animals, the environment, merchants, stowaways Cub Scouts, and makers of tapestries.

Quotes

It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.

Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.

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Resources

Prayer of St. Francis

Learn about the Prayer of St. Francis (Peace Prayer), and get a social media version or a printable copy.

Pope Francis and St. Francis

Learn about our Holy Father’s connection to this saint and why he took Francis as his name when he was elected pope.

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**Let us follow the example of St Francis of Assisi and take care of our common Home.** – Pope Francis

We can patiently accept not being good. What we cannot bear is not being considered good, not appearing good

Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Together with Saint Francis we praise You, Father, with all your creatures who have come forth from your powerful hands. They are yours and are filled with your presence and your tenderness.
Pope Francis