27
May
Those who know me know about my admiration for Saint Francis of Assisi. On every occasion that warrants it, I express it and highlight it. The son of a wealthy family in this small town in the Province of Perugia, Francis found himself stripping himself of his father's possessions and giving himself fully to God: he embraced poverty and lived an evangelical life, preaching God's love to everyone. His simplicity, his humility, his faith and his love for Christ enabled him to live life joyfully and as an ongoing celebration of the magnificence of creation. It was for this reason…
