What were the deepest loves of St Francis of Assisi?

In this video, Fr Emmanuel Mansford CFR reflects on the life and spirituality of St Francis of Assisi, 800 years after his death. He explores the loves that shaped Francis’s radical freedom, joy and devotion to Christ, exploring what his life can teach us today.

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Fr Emmanuel explores five great loves of St Francis:

•The Incarnation — Francis’s wonder at God becoming man for our salvation, expressed particularly through the crib, the Cross and the Eucharist.

• The Holy Eucharist — Francis’s love for Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and his awe at the humility of God.

• Lady Poverty — Why Francis embraced poverty and sought freedom from attachment to material possessions, following Christ who became poor for our sake.

• The Poor — Francis’s transformative encounter with a leper and his discovery of Christ in those who are poor and suffering.

• Preaching — Francis’s desire to proclaim Christ through both the witness of his life and the words he preached.

As we mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, this reflection invites us to rediscover the saint whose life continues to inspire Christians throughout the world.

St Francis of Assisi, pray for us! 🙏

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