Tag: Francis of Assisi deacon

Francis has a special place in the heart of deacons, as he was a deacon himself. Francis, Rebuild My Church’; a sonnet for the Saint and for the Pope ‘Francis rebuild my church which, as you see Is falling into ruin.’ From the cross Your saviour spoke to you and speaks to us Again through … Continue reading FEAST OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) composed this song in the Umbrian dialect of Italian around the time that Italian began to distinguish itself from Latin. He wrote it while suffering intensely from illness near the end of his life. All of the forest scenes in the video are from Assisi, Italy. The final image is … Continue reading FRANCIS OF ASSISI, DEACON