Francis Assisi

Francis Assisi was born in Umbria in 1181 or 1182. He lived a life enjoying the good things available to him. He was not interested in the family business nor in learning. However, he was not licentious and would always give alms for the love of God. After suffering from illness he heard a voice telling him to serve God. He began to do this and was disowned by his father for taking some merchandise and selling it without permission. He used the money for doing good, but was told to return it to his father. His good humor and desire to serve attracted followers. In his personal life he battled mightily with temptations and lived a life of poverty. He made poverty a key point in his rule. To conquer the temptations he would undertake strict mortifications. He travelled to Egypt to convert the Saracens but was unsuccessful. His order grew so large and began to change so much that it caused him much distress. He grew spiritually by meditating on the crucifixion and was given the stigmata. Before his death, he blessed all his brothers and exhorted them to love God, poverty and the Gospel. He died on October 3, 1226. He is the most widely acclaimed saint, even among those who are not Catholics. His feast day is October 4th.

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