Saint Francis of Assisi in 2023

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2023 Date	4 October 2023
2024 Date	4 October 2024

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Saint Francis of Assisi in

Wednesday, 4 Oct

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Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis came from a very wealthy family but as a young man, he left his family inheritance, embraced a life of poverty and lived in the most humble and simple manner. He founded the Franciscan Order devoted to the service of the poor.… Show more
— Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch (@FrUgochukwu) October 4, 2023

We are here to walk together with the gaze of Jesus, who blesses the Father and welcomes those who are weary and oppressed. Let us start from the gaze of Jesus, which is a blessing and welcoming gaze. #Synod vatican.va St. Francis of Assisi - Holy Mass
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 4, 2023

Happy Feast Day St. Francis of Assisi Patron of animals, the environment, Italy, merchants. He's known as the 1st person to receive the stigmata. Died at 44, & people reported a flock of larks swooping near & singing at the moment of his death. https://bit.ly/3i7FdK0
— Portraits of Saints (@SaintPortraits) October 3, 2023

On October 4, Catholics honor St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscans. For more on the Franciscan spirituality as practiced by the friars and nuns at EWTN: https://franciscanmissionaries.com/charism-spirituality/…
— EWTN (@EWTN) October 4, 2023

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) October 4, 2023

Friends, when God calls us to mission, we must go in haste. Abandoning a life of wealth and luxury for love of God, St. Francis of Assisi set out to serve the poor and honor creation. We created a brief documentary featuring Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa on St. Francis and his… Show more
— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) October 4, 2023

A great reflection to ponder as we celebrate this great saint. St. Francis of Assisi: Go and Rebuild my Church HD https://youtu.be/peOFGInlivc?si=d9CeqxyclcQugHRv… via @YouTube youtube.com St. Francis of Assisi: Go and Rebuild my Church HD
— Bishop J. Strickland (@Bishopoftyler) October 4, 2023

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible. https://bit.ly/46cWrfR
— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) October 4, 2023

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
— Ascension (@AscensionPress) October 4, 2023

St. Francis of Assisi reminds us “that in giving, we receive.” He says: “We lose all the material things we leave behind in this world, but carry to heaven the reward of our charity.” May we “give” our best today to the Lord and one another.
— Bishop Burbidge (@BishopBurbidge) October 4, 2023

Saint Francis of Assisi History

Saint Francis of Assisi is a day to commemorate the life of St. Francis. St. Francis was born in Italy during the 12th century and is remembered for his generosity to the poor and his love for animals.