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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Francis of Assisi
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| History: Saint Francis was born
at Assisi in 1182. After a carefree youth, he renounced his paternal wealth and
committed himself to God. He led a life of evangelical poverty and preached
the love of God to all. He established a rule which a number of his
companions followed and which gained approval of the Holy See. Subsequently,
he founded an order of nuns and a society of laypersons who practice penance
while living in the world. He died in 1226. His feast is celebrated on October
4th. Prayer: Father, you helped Saint Francis to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility. May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, and by imitating his joyful love. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1465, 1467. |
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