St. Francis of Assisi Plush Doll Discontinued • The Celebration of the

• The Celebration of the Eucharist

MATTHEW FIGURE PATRONS & PROTECTORS

Hahn shows us that our heavenly life can begin now

he presents a compelling case for understanding the Crusades as they were when they happened: armed pilgrimages driven by a holy zeal to recover conquered Christian lands

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St. Francis of Assisi Plush Doll Discontinued • The Celebration of theSHINING LIGHT DOLL Meet St. Francis of Assisi! St. Francis of Assisi (October 4th) Patron of: animals, the environment, merchants, tapestry workers St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most well known and loved saints. Founder of the Franciscan order, animal lover and church reformer. He heard God ask him to "rebuild his church" so St. Francis went and did just that! He founded an order dedicated to living humbly and walking in the footsteps of Christ.