October 4Ordinary TimeTwelfth and thirteenth centuries
Saint Francis of Assisi
A saint companion for poverty of spirit, peace, mission, and joyful simplicity.
Biography
Saint Francis embraced poverty, fraternity, and mission so that his life could announce Christ with simplicity.
A saint to consider praying with when you desire a simpler, more generous life.
Ask for this saint's intercession
Ask Saint Francis for freedom from grasping and a heart ready for peace.