St. Francis of Assisi was born in Italy during the days of knights and castles. His family had lots of money, but he gave up all his money and possessions to become a monk. All he wanted to do was pray, read the Bible, and take care of the poor.
He brought simplicity back to the church. He laughed, sang, and danced with the peasants. He didn't sing in Latin like the other monks or priests. Instead, he belted out songs in French or the language of the people. He did not read books by theologians, but thought the Bible was all that people needed to read. That's the only book he read.
He brought simplicity back to the church. He laughed, sang, and danced with the peasants. He didn't sing in Latin like the other monks or priests. Instead, he belted out songs in French or the language of the people. He did not read books by theologians, but thought the Bible was all that people needed to read. That's the only book he read.
Writing poetry and songs was a gifting and delight. He wrote All Creatures of Our God and King and other hymns that Christians still sing today.
Just before St. Francis died, he became very ill and was sick in bed for days. He finally dragged himself out of bed to go outside and look at nature. Nature always filled him with praise for the God who created it. So, he wrote a praise song to Jesus and went back to bed singing it. He sang it over and over. He was singing it when he died.
Happy All Saint's Day!
Be a Hero for His Glory!
Merey
(Meredith Ludwig Curtis)
Just before St. Francis died, he became very ill and was sick in bed for days. He finally dragged himself out of bed to go outside and look at nature. Nature always filled him with praise for the God who created it. So, he wrote a praise song to Jesus and went back to bed singing it. He sang it over and over. He was singing it when he died.
Happy All Saint's Day!
Be a Hero for His Glory!
Merey
(Meredith Ludwig Curtis)
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