Saint Francis of Assisi by Sally K. Green

Saint Francis with a bird on his shoulder and another in his hand, he is blessing it with his other hand

This painting was inspired from my heart with true admiration for, undoubtably, the most famous of all the Saints.

Saint Francis of Assisi was born in 1181, the son of a wealthy textle merchant. He spent his youth on women, drink and being a soldier. During a year he spent as a POW he heard a call from Christ to give up his wealth for a life of poverty to serve God. He founded the Franciscan Order.

One day while in meditation he received the stigmata, the physical crucifiction wounds of Jesus on his hands, feet and side. He died in 1226 and was Canonized in 1228.

Saint Francis spent his life working with his hands, caring for lepers, watching out for animals and nature and ministering to thieves to repent and follow the teachings of Christ.

jane-goodall Listen to Jane Goodall at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco,
October 7, 2007 at the ancient annual tradition of the blessing of the animals.

Saint Francis Day is October 4th.

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