St. Francis

Who is St. Francis of Assisi?

St. Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernadone around 1181 a.m. In his youth, Francis was known for his drinking and partying. He was captured and imprisoned during a battle between the cities of Perugia and Assisi. Once released, he had an encounter with the Lord when […]

Jim Thomas2018-04-18T20:36:20-04:00April 18th, 2018|Categories: St. Francis|0 Comments

Who is St. Clare of Assisi?

St. Clare was born on July 16, 1194. Her baptismal name was Chiara Offreduccio. She is one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition, and wrote their Rule of Life, the […]

Jim Thomas2018-04-18T20:37:16-04:00April 18th, 2018|Categories: General Questions, St. Francis|0 Comments