In this powerful homily, we rediscover the true St. Francis of Assisi — not the modern caricature of a sentimental nature-lover, but the humble deacon, mystic, and stigmatist who sought only to imitate Christ Crucified.

For over 60 years, St. Francis has been “held captive” by distorted interpretations that strip him of his zeal for holiness and the Cross. This reflection restores his true image: a man of deep poverty, reverence for the altar, and unwavering love for God’s creation as a reflection of the Creator — not as a god itself.

Fr. reminds us that authentic devotion to St. Francis means embracing the Cross, humility, and love for God’s Church — not substituting faith for sentimentality or environmental ideology.

👉 Key Themes:

The true spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi

The danger of modern reinterpretations of saints

The meaning of poverty, humility, and the stigmata

Love for God’s creation as a reflection of His glory

A call to return to Christ Crucified

📖 “It’s time to free St. Francis from captivity — and give back to the world the real St. Francis.”

📚 Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Invocation
00:26 – The Captivity of St. Francis
01:00 – The Modern Misrepresentation
02:00 – The True Story of St. Francis’ Conversion
03:00 – His Humility and Poverty
04:20 – The Beauty of Sacred Worship
05:00 – The Gift of the Stigmata
06:00 – St. Francis and Creation: True Catholic Ecology
07:40 – A Call to Free St. Francis from Ideological Captivity
08:09 – Conclusion & Blessing

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