Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi (c. A.D. 1181–1226) was born to a wealthy Italian merchant and French noblewoman. Francis’s youth was typical for his time and class, but after a religious experience, Francis eventually established a religious order founded on poverty, living simply, and loveIn a theological discussion “love” refers to one’s love for God and neighbor and is often referred to as “charity” or the pure love of God. ... more for all of God’s creations.